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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says sustained engagement between the business communities of Pakistan and the Netherlands will help identify commercially viable investment opportunities, develop partnerships and build investor confidence. He was speaking at a luncheon he hosted in honour of a Dutch business delegation led by the Founders Carbon Network…

The government has revised the prices of petroleum products for the next three days. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Energy, the price of high-speed diesel has been increased by 52 paisas to 396.24 rupees per litre. The price of petrol has been reduced by 66…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing targeted fuel relief to deserving segments of society, as per the directives of the Prime Minister to ensure maximum relief to the common citizens. He was chairing a joint meeting of the National Steering Committee on Fuel Subsidy…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appreciated the efforts of leading commercial banks in extending loans for housing, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the agricultural sector. He was talking to a delegation of the presidents and chief executive officers of high performing banks regarding Prime Minister’s loan schemes for SMEs,…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says over ten million people have so far benefited from the fuel subsidy scheme. Addressing a meeting in Islamabad today, he said the scheme will continue to provide relief to motorcyclists, Qingqi rickshaw users and owners of vehicles with an engine capacity of up to 800cc.…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of Bahrain have signed the protocol recording the Minutes of the 3rd Session of the Pakistan-Bahrain Joint Ministerial Commission. The signing ceremony was held in Islamabad today. The Minutes record understandings on cooperation in trade and investment, agriculture and food security, oil,…

The government has revised the prices of petroleum products for tomorrow [Friday]. According to press release issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of High Speed Diesel has been increased by 0.78 rupee to set at 395.72 rupees per litre. Price of petrol has been increased by 2.31 rupees per…

The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet has approved key financing and sectoral development measures along with a number of Technical Supplementary Grants. The committee met in Islamabad today with Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb in the chair. During the meeting, the Committee considered 17 agenda…

Zong, Pakistan’s Leading Technology Services Enterprise, is taking 5G beyond the smartphone and into the Pakistani home with the launch of Z HomeFi – Pakistan’s first 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) home broadband service, ushering a new era of future-ready, technology-led connectivity. Z HomeFi marks another milestone in Zong’s journey…

The government has revised the prices of petroleum products for Thursday. According to press release issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of High Speed Diesel has been decreased by 0.91 rupee to set at 394.94 rupees per litre. Price of petrol has been increased by 1.82 rupees per litre…

The government has revised the prices of petroleum products for Wednesday. According to press release issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of High Speed Diesel has been decreased by 1.91 rupee to set at 395.85 rupees per litre. Price of petrol has been increased by 1.19 rupees per litre…

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has called for strong national and commercial branding to drive Pakistan’s export growth. He was addressing a stakeholder roundtable conference on “National Branding, Pakistan’s Rising Soft Power and Brand-Led Exports” in Islamabad today. The Minister said Pakistan produces world-class products, including…

The “Agri Connections 2026 Conference and Expo” was held in Lahore with the active facilitation of the Special Investment Facilitation Council. The event served as a landmark platform to foster innovation, strengthen partnerships, and spur investment opportunities across the agriculture sector. During the event, delegates deliberated on vital themes such…

Zong has won two prestigious honors at the Asian Experience Awards 2026, becoming the first Pakistani brand to be recognized at this regional platform. The landmark achievement reinforces Zong’s position as a leading Technology Services Enterprise and a brand built for the future – one that translates technology leadership into…

Pakistan has completed arrangements to increase its rice exports to Malaysia on the directives of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and through the efforts of relevant ministries and officials. An additional seventy thousand metric tons of Pakistani rice will be exported to Malaysia from October to December this year. The…

British High Commissioner to Pakistan Ms. Jane Marriott called on Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in Islamabad today. They discussed opportunities to strengthen bilateral trade and investment and encourage greater engagement by UK businesses in Pakistan. The Finance Minister outlined the Government’s six key priorities: bringing permanence to macroeconomic stability; moving…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is taking effective measures to facilitate the business community and eliminate unnecessary regulations. He was chairing a meeting on Regulatory Reforms regarding ease of doing business in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister said regulatory reforms are essential for ease of doing business…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said the government would work diligently to strengthen both the quantitative and qualitative drivers of sovereign ratings. He made the remarks during a meeting with a World Bank delegation led by Country Director Ms. Bolormaa Amgaabazar. The Finance Minister said Pakistan will deepen engagement with…

Payoneer, the global financial technology company powering business growth across borders, has announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with Etsy, the global marketplace for unique and creative goods, through 2029, helping sellers on Etsy around the world access their earnings and manage their businesses across borders. Since launching together…

Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb met Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank, Bill Winters, in London today. During the meeting, the Finance Minister appreciated the bank’s continued support for Pakistan and its cooperation in various financing and capital market transactions. The meeting covered Pakistan’s ongoing structural reforms,…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar today chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee for the Export of Surplus Sugar. According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting finalized modalities for the export of 200,000 metric tons of sugar and approved a monitoring committee for regular…