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In Washington meetings, Aurangzeb pushes Pakistan’s economic, digital agenda

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb gestures during his meeting in Washington with Dr Adnan Chilwan (not pictured), Group CEO of Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) —X/Financegovpk He commends Dubai Islamic Bank for supporting Pakistan’s Sukuk financing. It informs Sharjah and Ajman Banks about Pakistan’s first Panda Bond. He discusses the transformation of the digital country with DCO. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a series of meetings in Washington, DC, aimed at deepening economic cooperation and advancing Pakistan’s digital and financial agenda. Senator Aurangzeb met with Dr Adnan Chilwan, Group Managing Director of

August 25, 2025

Dar arrives in Jeddah with Palestine High Agenda

Following a historic visit to Bangladesh, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Jeddah on Monday to attend the 21st Extraordinary Council of the Council of Ministers of the Islamic Cooperation Organization (OIC). Foreign ministers and senior member states of the Member States must be concentrated to examine the issue of Israel’s attack on Gaza. The Foreign Ministry describes in detail the agenda – “to discuss the coordinated answers to the gradual developments in Palestine, resulting from the ongoing Israeli military aggression, the proposed plans for full military control of the Gaza and the Gaza.” Dar arrived

August 13, 2025

Rubio, Lavrov discuss the agenda before Trump-Putin talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (left) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. – Reuters/file US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on Tuesday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov preparing for the Alaska summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, the Foreign Ministry said. “Both sides have confirmed their commitment to a successful event,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Tammy Bruce told reporters. Bruce confirmed that Putin had requested the meeting, which will take place on Friday in the US state of Alaska. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the meeting as a “personal victory” for Putin, who had avoided the

March 21, 2025

Trump urges the Supreme Court to prevent judges blocking his agenda

President Donald Trump depicted as he attends Trump Civil Fraud’s trial at the New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan Municipality of New York, USA, November 6, 2023 – Reuters Washington: US President Donald Trump called on the Supreme Court to limit the power of federal judges who issue national orders that hinder its policies, warning that failure from acting could have serious consequences for the country. Federal courts have heard more than 100 lawsuits that have been challenging various initiatives by Trump and its administration since returning to the presidency in January, with some judges imposing national orders to

March 17, 2025

Pakistan, World Bank confirmed the commitment to promoting reform agenda

Minister of Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb meets the World Bank team to discuss Pakistan’s national development program and the tax program in the framework of the 10-year partnership (CPF) in Islamabad on March 17th 2025.-PID The meeting focused on WB funding for economic reforms. The WB team presents ongoing work related to the tax program. The program covers issues related to economic, budgetary reforms. Islamabad: Pakistan and World Bank have confirmed Monday a commitment to continuous cooperation to promote the reform agenda and promote a positive change for the future of Pakistan’s economy. The commitment came during a

February 19, 2025

The Minister of Finance informs the World Bank about financial prospects, reform agenda

Listen to the article Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday presented Pakistan’s financial perspective and describes in detail his government’s agenda at a World Bank delegation (WB), underlining continuing efforts to restructure the basic sectors and promotion. The minister described structural reforms aimed at improving revenue mobilization, implement energy reforms, restructuring state -owned enterprises (SOES) and promote privatization. “The government has no business to be in the business. We are committed to securing an environment -friendly environment where the private sector takes over the leadership of economic development,” Aurangzeb said, underlining the importance of budgetary discipline by controlling costs and

November 21, 2024

Bitcoin Surpasses $96,000 For First Time On Optimism About Trump’s Cryptocurrency Agenda

A representation of the bitcoin cryptocurrency is seen in this image taken on January 11, 2024. — Reuters Bitcoin has doubled this year. Up 40% since the US election. Stocks related to cryptocurrencies are on the rise. Bitcoin’s run toward $100,000 gained further ground on Thursday as investors bet that a friendlier US regulatory approach to cryptocurrencies under President-elect Donald Trump will unleash a boom for the asset class. Bitcoin prices broke above $96,000 for the first time in Asian trade, touching a high just above $96,898. The price of the cryptocurrency has more than doubled this year and is

November 9, 2024

Why nuclear weapons will be on Trump’s agenda

Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Indiana, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 23, 2024. — Reuters WASHINGTON: When he takes office in January, President-elect Donald Trump will inherit a series of national security challenges, including major wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Less discussed are the growing nuclear threats the United States faces, including from Russia, China, and Iran. Here are the five most pressing nuclear weapons challenges facing Trump: Russia Trump will have to manage the worst tensions with Moscow in more than 60 years, fueled in part by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s threats to use nuclear weapons in

November 9, 2024