Islamabad, April 7, 2026 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has confirmed that Pakistan is scheduled to make external repayments of approximately $4.8 billion by June 2026, underscoring ongoing fiscal and external pressures facing the economy.
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Government using all resources to manage crisis: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, April 6, 2026 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday said the government is utilizing all available resources to effectively manage the ongoing economic and regional challenges facing Pakistan.
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Aurangzeb meets PBC, ABF delegations to discuss economic reforms, growth strategy
Islamabad, April 2, 2026 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held separate high-level meetings with delegations from the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) and the American Business Forum (ABF) to discuss Pakistan’s economic outlook, ongoing reforms, and strategies to enhance investment and export growth.
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Aurangzeb meets bank leaders to review financial situation amid regional developments
Islamabad, March 11, 2026 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb held a virtual meeting with leaders of Pakistan’s banking sector on Wednesday to review the evolving economic and financial situation amid ongoing regional developments.
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Aurangzeb says Pakistan’s energy supply position remains stable
Islamabad, March 9, 2026 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Monday reassured that Pakistan’s energy supply remains stable and well-managed, despite heightened volatility in global energy markets caused by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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Aurangzeb outlines Pakistan’s economic reform agenda to UK High Commissioner
Islamabad, March 5, 2026: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Ms. Jane Marriott CMG OBE, at the Finance Division on Thursday to discuss Pakistan’s macroeconomic outlook, economic reforms, and bilateral economic cooperation.
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Aurangzeb pledges tight grip on petroleum supply amid rising global energy tensions
Islamabad, March 4, 2026 – As rising tensions in the Gulf region impact global energy markets, Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday assured that Pakistan is actively monitoring petroleum availability to prevent potential supply disruptions.
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Aurangzeb briefs IMF on Pakistan’s economic stability, reforms, and growth agenda
Islamabad — Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Aurangzeb met the International Monetary Fund (IMF) review mission on Monday, marking the start of the third review under Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).
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Aurangzeb approves revised features of low-cost housing scheme, sanctions key grants
Islamabad, February 27, 2026 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Friday approved the revised features of the “Mera Ghar Mera Aashiana (MGMA)” – Mortgage Financing for Low-Cost Housing Scheme, while chairing a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet. The committee also sanctioned major infrastructural and development-related grants to support housing, agriculture, and energy sectors.
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IMF team arrives in Pakistan, formal EFF talks to begin Monday: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, February 25, 2026 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday confirmed that a delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has arrived in Pakistan, with formal talks on the third review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) scheduled to commence from Monday.
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