FinMin chairs high-level meeting on digital assets
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired a high-level meeting on digital assets, emphasizing the need for a robust regulatory framework to integrate cryptocurrency and blockchain technology into Pak...
PM Shehbaz to visit Uzbekistan to strengthen bilateral relations
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a significant two-day official visit to Uzbekistan on February 25-26, 2025, at the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the Foreign Office announced on Monday. The visit aims to reinforce...
FinMin urges open-minded approach to cryptocurrency in Pakistan
KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has urged authorities, including the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), to adopt an open-minded approach towards cryptocurrency, considering the rapid advancements in digital banking and financial technology in...
Pakistan Azerbaijan set $2b bilateral investment target
BAKU: Pakistan and Azerbaijan have agreed to enhance bilateral investment up to $2 billion in mutually beneficial projects, further strengthening their economic partnership. The decision was made during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif...
IMF confirms Pakistan visit for $7bln loan review
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that a delegation will visit Pakistan in mid-March to review the country's $7 billion loan program. According to an IMF representative, the delegation will engage with Pakistani authorit...
FinMin discusses investment with MIGA delegation
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired a meeting with a delegation from the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) at the Finance Division. The discussions focused on enhancing investment opp...
PM sets $60bn export target, orders strategy
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to drive export-led economic growth, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to devise a comprehensive and effective strategy to achieve the target of $60 billion in exports over the next five years. Chairing a high...
IMF, govt teams set to discuss energy reform strategy
ISLAMABAD: On Tuesday, teams from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Pakistani government will meet to discuss several measures aimed at improving the country's energy sector and addressing climate change commitments. One of the key topics...
PM Shehbaz meets WB delegation to discuss $40bn agreement
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with the Executive Directors of the World Bank, who arrived in Pakistan on Monday for the first time in two decades to review the progress and implementation of a $40 billion...
Pakistan, KSA agree to enhance bilateral economic ties
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have vowed to further strengthen economic ties for a shared future. The commitment was expressed during a high-level meeting between Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and his Saudi counterpart Mohammed b...
