FinMin welcomes public confidence surge in latest survey

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb pictured in Islamabad on March 11, 2024. — Ministry of Finance ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Sunday hailed the latest IPSOS Consumer Confidence Survey results as a strong signal of Pakistan’s improving economic outlook and rising public trust. In a statement issued by the Finance Ministry, it was noted that…

FinMin Aurangzeb, Trump’s trade envoy kick-start tariffs negotiations

A collage of Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb (left) and US Ambassador Jamieson Greer. — APP/Reuters/File Pakistan’s formal negotiations on US reciprocal tariffs kick-started between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, and Ambassador Jamieson Greer, US Trade Representative, through a conference call on Friday, a finance minister spokesperson said. Pakistan faces a potential 29% tariff on exports to…