Senate Committee Raises Concerns Over Undeclared Assets of FBR Officers as FBR Amendment Bill 2026 Gets Approval
Senate Standing Committee hears allegations of undeclared assets among FBR officers while approving the FBR Amendment Bill 2026 despite concerns about expanded powers for the FBR chairman.
Pakistan Maintains UAE $2 Billion Debt Rollover on Track as IMF Talks Intensify
Pakistan says there is no issue with the UAE $2 billion debt rollover as IMF review talks begin, with discussions covering external financing, SOE reforms, and Exim Bank amendments.
IMF Delegation Arrives in Karachi for Third Review of Pakistan’s EFF Programme, Talks to Begin Monday
IMF delegation lands in Karachi for the third review of Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility programme, with discussions on tax revenue, SBP measures, and potential $200 million RSF tranche set to begin in Islamabad.
IMF Mission Begins Third EFF and Second RSF Review Talks with State Bank of Pakistan
An IMF delegation led by Iva Petrova has launched technical discussions with the State Bank of Pakistan for the third review of the $7 billion Extended Financing Facility and second review of the $1.1 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility, with broader policy talks set to follow in Islamabad.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Calls for Federal Provincial Alignment to Advance World Bank Reform Agenda
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb urges stronger federal provincial coordination to implement World Bank Country Partnership Framework, focusing on climate resilience, agriculture reforms, energy sustainability and human capital development.
IMF Delegation Begins Third EFF Review Talks with Pakistan Amid Fiscal Surplus and Reform Push
IMF delegation arrives in Pakistan for the third review under the $7 billion EFF programme and second RSF review, as officials highlight fiscal surplus, current account gains, and reform progress.
Pakistan’s $250 Million Panda Bond Plan Faces Delays Over Project Site Disputes and Guarantee Conditions
Pakistan’s proposed $250 million Panda bond issuance encounters hurdles over disputed project sites and land issues, as ADB and AIIB guarantees hinge on green project compliance and procedural approvals.
Pakistan Pushes Data-Driven Governance and Structural Reforms at NSPP Strategic Policy Dialogue
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb outlines Pakistan’s structural reform agenda at NSPP, focusing on fiscal sustainability, tax base expansion, transparency, and data-driven governance.
Emerging Markets Must Gain Greater Influence in Global Economic Governance, Says Pakistan Finance Minister
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasizes stronger roles for emerging markets in global economic decision-making, highlighting coordinated policies amid geopolitical tensions and technological change.
Aurangzeb Says AI Driving Tax Reform, Public Service Delivery and Digital Asset Regulation in Pakistan
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlights AI’s growing role in tax compliance, public service transformation and digital asset regulation at the National Artificial Intelligence Workshop in Islamabad.