Lahore, April 12, 2025 – Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has highlighted copper as a vital resource that could unlock a new era of economic dividends for Pakistan.
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		 Pakistan on Track to Achieve 10.6% Tax-to-GDP Ratio: AurangzebIslamabad, April 5, 2025 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced that Pakistan is on course to achieve a tax-to-GDP ratio of 10.6% by the end of the current fiscal year, marking a major step forward in the country’s fiscal reform agenda. (more…)
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		 Pakistan Eyes Strategic Openings in US Tariff Shift: AurangzebIslamabad, April 5, 2025 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced on Saturday that Pakistan is actively seeking opportunities within the recent tariff impositions by the US administration, viewing the move not merely as a challenge but also as a chance to strengthen its global trade presence. (more…)
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		 Pakistan to Issue Panda Bonds in Yuan This Year: AurangzebIslamabad, March 26, 2025 – Pakistan is preparing to enter China’s robust capital market by issuing Panda Bonds in Chinese yuan this year, according to Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. (more…)
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		 Aurangzeb Projects Record $36 Billion Remittances for FY25Islamabad, March 11, 2025 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday projected that Pakistan’s workers’ remittances are expected to reach a historic high of $36 billion in the ongoing fiscal year 2024-25. (more…)
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		 Hutchison Ports Unveils $1 Billion Investment Plan to AurangzebIslamabad, February 28, 2025 – A high-level delegation from Hutchison Ports met with Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Friday to present their ambitious investment plan worth $1 billion. (more…)
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		 Pakistan Explores Crypto Adoption and Regulatory FrameworksIslamabad, February 25, 2025 – Pakistan on Tuesday took a significant step towards exploring the adoption of crypto currencies, aligning itself with global best practices to modernize its financial landscape. (more…)
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		 Aurangzeb Assures Businesses of Fair TaxationIslamabad, February 23, 2025 – Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fair taxation and essential economic reforms, assuring the business community that their concerns will be addressed transparently. (more…)
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		 Aurangzeb Urges Taxation of Free-Riders to Stabilize EconomyIslamabad, February 20, 2025 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has underscored the urgent need to bring the undocumented economy into the tax net, warning that Pakistan can no longer afford to sustain “free riders” who evade taxation. (more…)
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		 Aurangzeb Terms Agriculture Tax as Key Step for BroadeningIslamabad, February 6, 2025 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday emphasized the importance of agriculture income tax as a crucial step in broadening Pakistan’s tax base. (more…)