August 15, 2026
The Economic Coordination Committee approved a revision in dealers' margins on petrol and diesel, raising them by Rs1.34 to Rs9.98 a litre. Dealers called off a shutdown that was to have begun at 6am on Saturday.
June 23, 2026
The National Assembly finished approving FY27 spending demands on Monday after batting away hundreds of opposition cut motions, leaving the Finance Bill as the last hurdle before the Rs18.8tr budget takes effect on July 1.
June 21, 2026
The finance minister rejects opposition objections over data, touts export-led growth and a new FBR operating model as the National Assembly moves toward passing the Rs18.9 trillion budget before July 1.
June 18, 2026
After five sittings and a bruising row over the auto sector, the Senate's finance committee finalised its recommendations on the FY27 money bill on Wednesday — non-binding advice the National Assembly is free to ignore.
Federal Finance Minister and Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. — APPLICATION Macroeconomic stability, reforms restore confidence: Aurangzeb. FinMin says fiscal discipline is replacing the consumption model. He says that including climate resilience supports long-term sustainability. Federal Finance and Revenue Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan has reached a turning point, with macroeconomic stability, ongoing reforms and policy continuity restoring confidence and steering the economy towards export-led, long-term growth. However, in an interview with USA Todaythe finance czar pointed out that economic growth of 2.7% in the previous financial year, while positive, is insufficient to absorb the needs of a rapidly growing population. The
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb addresses the ceremony on November 17, 2025. — APP FinMin addresses District Vulnerability Index for Pakistan ceremony. Climate change exposes communities to extreme conditions: FinMin. The minister emphasizes that the relationship between population and climate must be recognized. Federal Finance Minister and Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Monday that Pakistan’s long-term economic outlook was inextricably linked to how effectively the country tackled the twin national challenges of rapid population growth and increasing climate vulnerability. He expressed these views while speaking at the launch ceremony of District Vulnerability Index for Pakistan (DVIP),
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb addressing the Maritime Conference, November 4, 2025. — Screengrab via Geo News Target $100 billion by 2047 from about $1 billion today. Seafood exports were targeted at $2 billion in 3-4 years. Ports, logistics upgrades for development. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan’s blue economy will be a game-changer for the country, backed by a clear roadmap and ambitious targets set by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs. Speaking at a virtual maritime conference, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan’s starting point in the blue economy sector is “quite modest”, contributing about 0.4% to 0.5% of the
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb addressing the 9th Edition of the Summit in Karachi on November 4, 2025. — X@Financegovpk Govt to privatize PIA by year-end, says finance minister. It adds the private sector vital for sustainable growth with exports. Aurangzeb highlights huge opportunities in the blue economy. KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday welcomed the start of a Google Chromebook assembly line in Pakistan and said the tech giant aims to make Pakistan an export hub, highlighting the country’s growing potential in the technology and shipping sectors. Speaking at the Future Summit in Karachi,
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb (second left) addresses a press conference in Islamabad on November 3, 2025. — Screengrab Geo News Govt not planning new taxes, says FBR chairman. The Minister of Energy says a 10.5% reduction in electricity prices. The government is accelerating the privatization effort. The PIA process is ongoing. ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan’s economy is moving in the right direction with “visible signs” of improvement in key sectors. Addressing a reporter alongside the government’s economic team on Monday, Aurangzeb said the government has made “significant progress” towards achieving macroeconomic stability, adding that the recently reached
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and IFC Managing Director Makhtar Diop exchange greetings as State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jamil Ahmad and an IFC official sign an exchange agreement in Washington, DC on October 18, 2025. — X/@Financegovpk FinMin welcomes IFC’s move, naming Pakistan a regional hub. It vows to deepen cooperation with the IFC in key areas. Aurangzeb informs JP Morgan about sale of Panda Bond, First Women Bank. Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, on the sixth and final day of his visit to the US, continued his engagements and witnessed the signing of a
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