Islamabad, February 21, 2026 – A high-level Pakistani delegation led by Finance and Revenue Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held talks with Howard A. Lutnick, at the US Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C., to strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations.
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Finance Minister Aurangzeb announces more SOEs to join privatization list
Islamabad, February 16, 2026 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has confirmed that the government is committed to accelerating the privatization of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), stating that additional SOEs will be gradually handed over to the Privatization Commission.
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Finance Minister Aurangzeb promises tax Relief for property and construction sectors
Lahore, February 14, 2026 – Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has assured the government will consider reducing several taxes in the property sector while providing relief to the construction and export-oriented industries.
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Finance Minister Aurangzeb reaffirms support for PM’s fan replacement program
Islamabad, February 12, 2026 — Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the Ministry of Finance’s full commitment to supporting the Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program, terming it a key initiative for energy conservation, fiscal responsibility, and climate action.
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AI central to Pakistan’s public service and tax reforms: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, February 10, 2026 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming central to Pakistan’s efforts to improve public service delivery, strengthen revenue administration, and promote evidence-based policymaking.
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Pakistan confirms no external financing gap, UAE loan talks and IMF review on track
ISLAMABAD, February 5, 2026: Pakistan’s government has assured there is no external financing gap ahead of the arrival of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission later this month for the third review under the ongoing $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized that ongoing discussions with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding the rollover of a $3 billion loan are on track.
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Exodus of MNCs from Pakistan: Aurangzeb admits high taxes, energy costs
Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday acknowledged that high taxation, elevated energy tariffs and costly financing have prompted some multinational companies (MNCs) to exit Pakistan, while maintaining that overall investor confidence remains stable as new domestic and foreign players continue to enter the market.
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ECC approves amendments to vehicle import policy, greenlights multiple fiscal measures
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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