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Netherlands Ambassador Calls on Minister for Finance and Revenue

21May

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Netherlands Ambassador Calls on Minister for Finance and Revenue

Islamabad, May 21, 2025(News Desk): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting today with H.E. Mrs. Henny de Vries, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Pakistan, at the Finance Division, Islamabad. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest and avenues for further strengthening bilateral economic cooperation. The Finance Minister briefed the Ambassador on Pakistan’s current macroeconomic outlook and the government’s reform agenda, with particular focus on key sectors of the economy. He emphasized the government's commitment to achieving sustainable, productivity-driven, and export-led growth, highlighting the critical role of the private sector as the real engine of economic development. The Minister also...

Alvarez & Marsal Delegation Calls on Finance Minister

9Apr

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Alvarez & Marsal Delegation Calls on Finance Minister

April 9, 2025(Nosheen): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with a delegation from global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal at the Finance Division today. The meeting was part of ongoing discussions regarding the firm’s potential involvement in Pakistan’s privatization processes and the establishment of a sovereign wealth fund. The Alvarez & Marsal delegation was led by Mr. Peter Briggs, Division Executive at Alvarez & Marsal, along with Mr. Abdalla ElEbiary, Managing Director, and Mr. Reza Baqir, Global Head of Sovereign Advisory. During the meeting, Mr. Peter Briggs emphasized Alvarez & Marsal’s strong commitment to investing in Pakistan, highlighting the firm's long-term strategy in the region's expanding mar...

EU Ambassador Dr. Riina Kionka Calls on Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb

14Mar

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EU Ambassador Dr. Riina Kionka Calls on Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb

14th March 2025 (Kamran Raja): Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, today held a meeting with Dr. Riina Kionka, Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, who called on the Minister at the Finance Division. The meeting focused on a range of matters of mutual interest, particularly on strengthening business and investment ties between the European Union (EU) and Pakistan. During the meeting, Senator Aurangzeb and Ambassador Kionka discussed opportunities for European businesses in Pakistan, emphasizing the need to create an enabling investment climate to harness the growing appetite for expansion. Dr. Kionka shared that the EU had already mapped over 300 European companies operating in Pakistan, with the belief that many more are present. Dr. Kionk...

United Nations Resident Coordinator calls on Finance Minister

11Mar

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United Nations Resident Coordinator calls on Finance Minister

Islamabad, March 11, 2025 (Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held today an important meeting at the Finance Division with Mr. Mohammed Yahya, the United Nations Resident Coordinator, who was accompanied by Mr. Abdullah Fadil, UNICEF Representative. The meeting provided a platform for discussions on key issues including debt management, debt restructuring, climate financing, sustainable development goals (SDGs), and Pakistan's transition to green energy. Ms. Afke Bootsman, Head of UN Resident Coordinator Office and Dr. Luay Shabaneh, UNFPA Representative were also present along with senior officers from the Finance Division. During the meeting, the Minister emphasized that Pakistan faces two major existential challenges: climate change a...