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U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Calls on Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb
28Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Calls on Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb

Islamabad, July 28, 2025(Kamran Raja): Ms. Elizabeth Horst, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Pakistan, called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, at the Finance Division today. The meeting served as an opportunity to exchange views on matters of mutual interest and to reaffirm the positive trajectory of bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United States.The Finance Minister expressed appreciation for the longstanding support extended by the United States towards Pakistan’s economic development. He particularly lauded the continued U.S. support for macroeconomic stability achieved over the past year and a half, and welcomed the healthy momentum in bilateral engagement across various sectors.Recalling his recent visit to the United States, the Mi...
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Finance Minister Highlights Urgent Need for Population Management and Human Capital Investment at World Population Day Event
10Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Finance Minister Highlights Urgent Need for Population Management and Human Capital Investment at World Population Day Event

Islamabad, 10th July 2025(Nosheen): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, addressed a high-level national event organized by the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination in Islamabad today to mark World Population Day. The event was attended by Federal Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, as well as prominent religious scholars, members of civil society, and senior government officials. In his address, the Finance Minister underscored that under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the government is pursuing a broad-based reform agenda covering key area...
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Finance Minister Chairs Meeting to Review Progress on Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program
7Jul By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Finance Minister Chairs Meeting to Review Progress on Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program

Islamabad - 7th July 2025(Ghufran): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired a high-level meeting today to review the progress on the readiness and forthcoming launch of the Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program. The meeting was attended by the Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Chairman Pakistan Banks’ Association, and senior officials from the Finance Division, Power Division, and other relevant departments. During the meeting, stakeholders presented detailed updates on the program’s operational readiness and its expected roll-out schedule. The participants reviewed the progress shared by National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (NEECA) on progress regarding completion of key precond...
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Netherlands Ambassador Calls on Minister for Finance and Revenue
21May By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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 ack...
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Alvarez & Marsal Delegation Calls on Finance Minister
9Apr By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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 markets...
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EU Ambassador Dr. Riina Kionka Calls on Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb
14Mar By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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. Kionka ex...
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United Nations Resident Coordinator calls on Finance Minister
11Mar By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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 and p...
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Finance Minister Chairs High-Level Meeting on Digital Assets
25Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Finance Minister Chairs High-Level Meeting on Digital Assets

Islamabad, 25th February, 2025(Kamran Raja): The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired a high-level meeting on digital assets today. The meeting was attended by foreign delegates, including President Trump’s Advisors for Digital Assets. Minister of State for IT & Telecom, Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Governor State Bank, Secretary Finance, and Secretary IT & Telecom were also present.Participants discussed the global evolution of cryptocurrency, its increasing adoption, and the regulatory frameworks being implemented internationally, in line with U.S. government policies. The deliberations focused on financial security, risk mitigation, and the potential impact of digital assets on Pakistan’s economy.Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized...
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