Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb clarified on Wednesday that the recent departure of some foreign companies from Pakistan stems largely from their global strategic decisions, not due to the country’s internal economic issues.
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Aurangzeb projects FY26 GDP growth at 4% despite flood damage
Islamabad, October 17, 2025 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has expressed confidence that Pakistan’s GDP growth will range between 3.5% and 4% in fiscal year 2025–26, despite the devastating impact of recent monsoon floods that ravaged farmland, displaced millions, and claimed over 900 lives nationwide.
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FM Aurangzeb arrives in Washington for WB, IMF meetings
Washington, October 12, 2025 – Pakistan’s Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, has arrived in Washington, D.C., on a six-day official visit to attend the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB).
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Aurangzeb departs for IMF, World Bank annual meetings
Islamabad, October 11, 2025 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has departed for the United States to attend the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.
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Less than half of trillion dollar economy is documented: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, October 10, 2025 — Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, revealed on Friday that Pakistan’s actual economic size may be close to one trillion dollars, but less than half of it is formally documented.
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Aurangzeb showcases economic gains, investor confidence
Peshawar, October 2, 2025 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Thursday underscored the government’s achievements in restoring economic stability and strengthening investor confidence.
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Aurangzeb boosts financial ties with Chinese banks
Beijing, September 1, 2025 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, engaged in high-level discussions in Beijing with top Chinese banking officials to explore new avenues of financial cooperation and deepen Pakistan–China economic ties.
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Aurangzeb, ADB president discuss economic reforms
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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Aurangzeb pushes blockchain for Pakistan’s future
Islamabad, August 23, 2025 – Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has emphasized the urgent need for collaboration between government, academia, and the private sector to accelerate Pakistan’s transition into a technology-driven economy powered by blockchain and digital assets.
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Govt sets up high-powered committee to avert July 19 strike
Islamabad, July 15, 2025 – In a decisive step to prevent a nationwide business shutdown, the federal government has formed a high-powered committee to address the grievances of traders and industrialists arising from Section 37A of the Finance Act 2025.
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