Tag: Finance Minister

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.

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.

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) […]

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.

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.

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.