The National Assembly and Senate sessions have been summoned for Wednesday as the government prepares to present the federal budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, which is expected to be unveiled on June 12. Read More: President summons Senate, National Assembly sessions President Asif Ali Zardari convened the sessions of both houses of parliament on the advice […]
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Pakistan to unveil budget on June 10
Pakistan will present the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27 on June 10, outlining key economic priorities and policy measures. The budget will determine government spending, revenue plans and development strategies for the coming year. Businesses, investors and citizens are closely watching the announcement for measures affecting economic growth and inflation. Advisor to the Finance […]
Finmin discusses revenue reforms; sectoral competitiveness with PTC
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with a delegation of Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC) here on Monday to discuss revenue reforms and measures aimed at enhancing sectoral competitiveness. The delegation was led by Usman Zahur, Area Director (APMEAC) & General Manager Pakistan, and included senior representatives from marketing, corporate […]
Pakistan, UK review economic cooperation agenda
Muhammad Aurangzeb met Jane Marriott on Monday to discuss economic cooperation, reforms, and regional developments. The meeting focused on Pakistan’s efforts to maintain macroeconomic stability and strengthen investor confidence. Both sides also reviewed ongoing collaboration on economic and development priorities. According to an official statement, Aurangzeb briefed the British envoy on the government’s response to […]
Islamabad hopes Panda bond launch will lead to future sovereign issuances
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has said that Pakistan’s inaugural Panda Bond issuance marks a transformational step in the country’s financial landscape and opens a new chapter in Pakistan-China economic cooperation by enabling Pakistan to access the world’s second-largest and second-deepest capital market for the first time. In an interview with […]
FinMin calls Panda Bond milestone step
Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday called the country’s inaugural Panda Bond issuance a “transformational step” for the economy. He said the move opens access to China’s deep capital markets and strengthens financial cooperation with Beijing. The development is seen as important for Pakistan’s external financing strategy and investor confidence. Aurangzeb said the successful […]
Aurangzeb hails inaugural Panda Bond as ‘new chapter’ in China economic ties
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday termed the successful issuance of Pakistan’s first-ever Panda Bond as a historic milestone in the country’s economic and financial engagement with China and the international capital markets. Addressing the ceremony in Beijing, which marked Pakistan’s inaugural Panda Bond issuance, Aurangzeb stated: “We celebrate a real landmark for Pakistan, the […]
Govt claims economic recovery intact amid regional conflict
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday said Pakistan’s economy continued to show signs of recovery despite ongoing regional tensions, citing strong growth in large-scale manufacturing, exports, remittances and foreign investment inflows. Addressing a news conference along with Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik, the finance minister said the country’s large-scale […]
Gilani, finmin discuss austerity measures, institutional reforms
Chairman Senate of Pakistan Yousaf Raza Gilani and Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday discussed matters related to financial discipline, institutional reforms, and the government’s austerity measures. During a meeting, Chairman of the Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani informed the finance minister about the austerity and cost-cutting measures adopted by the […]
IMF decision on $1.2bn tranche expected today
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has expressed optimism that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board will approve Pakistan’s next $1.2 billion loan tranche during its meeting scheduled for Friday in Washington, DC. Read More: Pakistan meets most IMF targets, $1.2 billion tranche approval likely Speaking during a briefing of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, chaired […]