Daraz

Govt Consults Daraz, Alibaba Before Budget 2026-27

Finance ministry seeks industry input on e-commerce growth, regulation and digital transformation before FY2026-27 budget The government on Friday held consultations with leading e-commerce stakeholders, including representatives of Daraz and Alibaba Group, as part of efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s digital economy and support the growth of the country’s rapidly expanding online commerce sector ahead of […]

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PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to expanding Pakistan-Saudi economic partnership

Saudi investors express interest in ports, energy, IT and infrastructure projects during high-level meeting in Islamabad Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening economic cooperation with Saudi Arabia, saying the government was focused on transforming longstanding bilateral ties into a broad-based and mutually beneficial economic partnership.

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Finance Minister Aurangzeb

Pakistan, World Bank deepen partnership to boost human capital and jobs

Discussions focus on health, education, skills development and job creation amid push for inclusive growth Pakistan and the World Bank Group have agreed to deepen cooperation on human capital development, skills training and job creation, as the government shifts focus from macroeconomic stabilisation to social sector outcomes, the Finance Division said on Wednesday.

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Finance Minister Aurangzeb

Govt intensifies crackdown on illicit tobacco trade, Aurangzeb tells PTC

Finance minister says enforcement drive expanded across key sectors as Pakistan targets undocumented economic activity Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday said the government is intensifying enforcement against illicit and undocumented economic activity, particularly in the tobacco sector, as part of its broader fiscal reform agenda.

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Aurangzeb, UK envoy discuss economic reforms and regional challenges

Finance minister highlights macroeconomic stability, tax reforms and investor confidence during meeting with British High Commissioner Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday held a meeting with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott to discuss Pakistan–United Kingdom bilateral cooperation, economic reforms and regional developments.

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