Global finance leaders met at IMF and World Bank spring meetings in Washington and assessed limited capacity to manage rising geopolitical shocks and economic disruptions linked to Middle East tensions. Officials increasingly acknowledged that reliance on US leadership to resolve crises is weakening as repeated conflicts and energy shocks continue to strain global economic stability. […]
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Aurangzeb discusses energy and minerals with US Treasury officials
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held what officials described as a “productive” meeting with senior representatives of the United States Department of the Treasury in Washington, where both sides explored opportunities for cooperation in the energy and minerals sectors. Read More: Finmin meets IMF director, reaffirms commitment to reform agenda The meeting took place on […]
Aurangzeb held meetings with World Bank officials during Spring Meetings 2026
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held key meetings with senior officials of the World Bank Group during the World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings 2026 in Washington, focusing on economic cooperation and reform priorities. Read More: Finmin discusses reform agenda, social protection with WB’s director In his meeting with Anna Bjerde, Managing Director (Operations) at the […]
FinMin Aurangzeb leaves for US to attend IMF meetings
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb departed for the United States to participate in important meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, where global financial leaders will gather to discuss economic challenges and policy coordination. The high-level meetings will take place in Washington, D.C. from April 13 to April 18 and are […]
Asian Stocks Slide as US-China Trade Tensions Flare
SYDNEY– Asian stocks dropped sharply on Monday as fears of a renewed US-China trade war unsettled investors already wary of stretched market valuations. However, Wall Street futures pointed to a recovery as risk appetite began to stabilize. US President Donald Trump’s threat of 100% tariffs on Chinese goods rattled global sentiment, though he later struck […]
Aurangzeb Highlights Saudi Vision 2030 as Model for Pakistan’s Economic Reform
KARACHI – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Friday that Pakistan can draw valuable lessons from Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, describing it as a globally admired model of economic transformation. Speaking virtually to Saudi investors and the Overseas Chamber of Commerce, Aurangzeb reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to fostering foreign investment and said the country warmly welcomes […]