Pakistan’s business community has voiced mistrust over the upcoming FY27 budget, warning that export earnings could decline further under a tax-heavy policy framework. Industry leaders urged the government to adopt an export-led growth strategy instead of focusing primarily on ambitious revenue targets. The demands come days before the federal budget announcement, a key event for […]
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Debt can fuel Pakistan’s growth, says Aurangzeb
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Aurangzeb said debt can boost the economy if used for productive investments. He spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday. Aurangzeb emphasized fiscal discipline, export-led growth, and climate resilience as key priorities for long-term development. Aurangzeb noted that borrowing should fund projects that generate exportable surplus rather than consumption. […]
Pakistan’s export strategy boosts investor confidence: Finance minister
Pakistan has entered a stable economic phase as export-led growth gains momentum, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said. He said strong reforms restored global and local investor confidence. The shift marks a move away from crisis management toward sustainable growth. Speaking to USA Today, Aurangzeb said consistent policies rebuilt economic credibility. As a result, Pakistan posted […]
Aurangzeb urges provinces to boost revenue for sustainable growth
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Sunday cautioned against a “gold rush” approach to economic growth, stressing that Pakistan must prioritise sustainable, long-term reforms. He emphasised that both the federation and provinces must enhance their revenue contributions ahead of the crucial National Finance Commission (NFC) meeting on December 4. Read More: PM approves digital ecosystem […]