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 […]
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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 […]
Pakistan set for first Panda Bond as Sino-Pak ties enter new phase
Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said Pakistan is preparing for its first-ever issuance of a Panda Bond in China’s capital market, calling it a major step in strengthening financial and economic ties between the two countries. In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN), the minister said the planned […]
Pakistan set to launch first-ever Panda bond in China next month
Pakistan is preparing to launch its first-ever Panda bond, a yuan-denominated sovereign bond to be issued in China’s domestic market, in January, marking a significant step toward deepening financial cooperation with China and diversifying the country’s external funding sources. According to the Ministry of Finance, the planned issuance forms part of Pakistan’s broader strategy to […]
Pakistan plans issuing inaugural $250m Panda Bond tranche in Jan
Pakistan is planning to issue the inaugural Panda Bond tranche in January, with the expectation of raising $250 million, the finance ministry said on Friday. The ministry confirmed the development in a statement after Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a meeting to review progress on the bond’s issuance. During the meeting at the Finance Division, […]
Pakistan eyes January launch of inaugural Panda bond
Pakistan plans to launch its first Panda bond in January, targeting $250 million. The issuance falls under a broader $1 billion Panda Bond Program. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb shared the update while chairing a review meeting. During the meeting, officials briefed the minister on approvals, investor outreach, and regulatory progress. Moreover, the Debt Management Office […]
Pakistan Links Economic Stability to Security: Aurangzeb
WASHINGTON — Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that controlling militancy is essential for Pakistan’s financial stability. Speaking at the end of his week-long visit to Washington for the IMF and World Bank meetings, he noted that investors and global lenders repeatedly raised concerns about Pakistan’s security situation and its link to economic recovery. Federal […]
Pakistan Seeks China’s Support for BRICS Bank Membership
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has sought China’s support for Pakistan’s membership in the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) during a meeting with Chinese Deputy Finance Minister Liao Min in Washington. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with Mr. Liao Min, Deputy Finance Minister of the People’s Republic of China, in […]
Pakistan to issue first panda bond in China this year, says finance minister
Pakistan is preparing to issue its first-ever Panda Bond in the Chinese market this year, according to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The bond, aimed at raising capital from Chinese investors, marks a significant step for Pakistan in accessing China’s vast capital market. In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN), Aurangzeb expressed his enthusiasm […]