Islamabad, December 9, 2025 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Tuesday approved significant amendments to Pakistan’s vehicle import policy, revised margins for oil marketing companies (OMCs) and petroleum dealers, and endorsed a wide array of measures covering energy, trade, and administrative reforms, according to the Finance Division.
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Pakistan’s tax-to-GDP ratio expected to hit 11% in FY26: finance minister
Islamabad, December 8, 2025 – Pakistan’s tax-to-GDP ratio is projected to reach 11% in the current fiscal year (FY26), Finance and Revenue Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced on Monday.
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Aurangzeb reaffirms commitment to strengthen Pakistan’s formal economy at Nestlé meeting
Islamabad, December 8, 2025 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Monday reaffirmed the government’s dedication to strengthening Pakistan’s formal economy and promoting responsible, long-term investment during a high-level meeting with a delegation from Nestlé Pakistan.
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11th NFC Inaugural Meeting: Aurangzeb Highlights Federal-Provincial Unity
Islamabad, December 5, 2025 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the inaugural meeting of the 11th National Finance Commission (NFC) on Thursday, emphasizing the shared commitment of the federation and provinces to fulfill a key constitutional responsibility.
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Climate change, population growth among Pakistan’s biggest challenges: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, December 1, 2025 — Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has warned that Pakistan cannot unlock its long-term economic potential without confronting two of its most pressing threats: climate change and rapid population growth.
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Pakistan prioritizing new economy and reforms for sustainable growth: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, November 30, 2025 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the government is placing strong emphasis on developing the new economy, alongside advancing key structural and institutional reforms, to ensure long-term and sustainable economic growth in Pakistan.
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Aurangzeb pledges to tackle IMF-highlighted corruption in Pakistan
Islamabad, November 27, 2025 – Pakistan’s Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb on Thursday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to address corruption-related issues highlighted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its recent report.
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Finance Minister Aurangzeb Makes First Visit to Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority
Islamabad, November 20, 2025 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb paid his first official visit to the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) on Thursday, receiving a comprehensive briefing on the country’s developing regulatory framework for virtual assets.
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Pakistan’s economic stability depends on tackling population and climate risks: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, November 17, 2025 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan’s long-term economic progress is directly tied to how effectively the country responds to two major national challenges: rapid population growth and escalating climate vulnerability.
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Pakistan expected to receive $1.2 billion IMF tranche in early December: Aurangzeb
Karachi, November 5, 2025 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced on Wednesday that Pakistan is likely to secure the next $1.2 billion tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by early December, marking another step forward in stabilizing the country’s economic outlook.
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