Islamabad, 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.
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Aurangzeb Projects Record $36 Billion Remittances for FY25
Islamabad, 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.
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Hutchison Ports Unveils $1 Billion Investment Plan to Aurangzeb
Islamabad, 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.
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Pakistan Explores Crypto Adoption and Regulatory Frameworks
Islamabad, 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.
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Aurangzeb Assures Businesses of Fair Taxation
Islamabad, 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.
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Aurangzeb Urges Taxation of Free-Riders to Stabilize Economy
Islamabad, 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.
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Aurangzeb Terms Agriculture Tax as Key Step for Broadening
Islamabad, 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.
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Aurangzeb Condoles Demise of Prince Karim Aga Khan
Islamabad, February 5, 2025 – Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday conveyed his heartfelt condolences over the passing of His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV.
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Pre-Budget 2025-26: Aurangzeb hints at single-digit interest rate
Islamabad, February 3, 2025 – In a promising development for Pakistan’s economy, Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has suggested that the country’s policy interest rate could be reduced to a single-digit figure in the near future.
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Minister Aurangzeb Announces Major Shift in Tax Policy Control
Islamabad, January 28, 2025 – Finance Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday announced a significant administrative shift aimed at streamlining tax administration and boosting revenue collection in Pakistan.
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