Islamabad, August 27, 2025 – Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday met with Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda, reaffirming Pakistan’s strong partnership with the Bank to advance economic reforms, climate resilience, and sustainable development initiatives.
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Shehbaz Sharif vows to boost ties with Japan
Islamabad, August 27, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to strengthening diplomatic, economic, and trade ties with Japan, underscoring the government’s resolve to create a secure and business-friendly environment for foreign investors.
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Pakistan moves to frame tax policies for cryptocurrencies
Islamabad, August 26, 2025 – In a significant development, Pakistan is preparing to draft comprehensive tax policies to govern gains from trading in cryptocurrencies, marking a major step toward regulating digital assets in the country.
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Shehbaz orders transparency, modernization in Pakistan Customs
Islamabad, August 26, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to enhance transparency and efficiency in the country’s customs inspection and assessment process through the integration of advanced technology and the introduction of a faceless system.
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PM Shehbaz donates cabinet’s salary to support flood victims
Islamabad, August 18, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that his cabinet members will donate one month’s salary to help flood-stricken families in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
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Pakistan to emerge as key supplier for Iran’s rice imports
Tehran/Islamabad, August 18, 2025 – Pakistan is set to become a major and reliable source of rice supplies for Iran after a landmark ministerial meeting between the two neighboring nations.
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Pakistan, Japan discuss auto industry growth plans
Tokyo, August 15, 2025 – Senior officials from Islamabad and Tokyo have engaged in high-level talks aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s Auto Industry Development Policy, focusing on a strategic shift from punitive to incentive-driven measures to attract investment and promote sustainable growth.
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Pakistan launches vision “digital future” on Independence Day
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, launched Pakistan’s “Digital Future” vision on Thursday, coinciding with the country’s Independence Day celebrations.
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MPR forecasts FY26 GDP growth between 3.25% and 4.25%
Karachi, August 13, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), in its flagship Monetary Policy Report (MPR), has projected Pakistan’s real GDP growth to range between 3.25% and 4.25% in the fiscal year 2025-26.
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Pakistan adopts resolution to curb rapid population growth
Islamabad, August 13, 2025 – The National Assembly of Pakistan on Wednesday unanimously passed a significant resolution aimed at reducing the country’s rapid population growth to more sustainable levels.
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