Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has avoided giving a clear answer on whether electricity prices will go up or down in Pakistan. He made the remarks during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance, where lawmakers raised concerns over power subsidies. His response reflects ongoing uncertainty in the country’s energy pricing policy. During […]
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ECC approves defence grants and security measures
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Tuesday approved multiple grants aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s security, defence, and strategic sectors. The meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, included federal ministers, special assistants to the prime minister, secretaries, and senior officials from relevant divisions. Read More: ECC approves over Rs 659 billion guarantee for circular debt According […]
Pakistan’s economy on right track, says finance minister
ISLAMABAD – Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday said Pakistan’s economy is stabilizing and reforms across major sectors are paving the way for sustainable growth. He emphasized that global rating agencies have recognized the country’s economic stabilization, adding that IMF staff-level agreements validate this progress. Aurangzeb noted that policy rate reductions have positively impacted […]
US-Pakistan collaboration set to transform minerals sector
Pakistan has invited the US Critical Minerals Forum to present a structured framework for collaboration in its minerals and mining sector. This marks a major policy-level opening for US investment, technology transfer, and sustainable development. The development followed a high-level meeting between Finance Minister Muhamm ad Aurangzeb and Robert Louis Strayer II, President of the […]
Aurangzeb begins critical trade talks in U.S.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has arrived in the United States to revive crucial trade negotiations ahead of an August deadline. According to Bloomberg, the U.S. earlier gave Pakistan a long list of conditions, demanding it reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers to move forward with any trade agreement. Unnamed sources confirmed that negotiations have taken longer […]
National assembly session begins, finance minister presents budget 2025-26
The National Assembly started its session today, with the Finance Minister presenting the budget for 2025-26. Despite protests from opposition members, the session began on schedule under the leadership of Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has already arrived at the assembly to witness the proceedings. The government aims to demonstrate strength and unity, […]
FPCCI presents charter of economy to finance minister Aurangzeb
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) presented a Charter of Economy to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, aiming to create a unified economic strategy. During a meeting on Tuesday, FPCCI President Atif Ikram and other key officials emphasized the need for political consensus to tackle Pakistan’s economic challenges. They stressed that […]