A British man's account of an 11-day trip through Afghanistan, including a supposed romantic encounter with a Taliban member, has ignited both curiosity and scepticism. Toyosi Osideinde, 30, a ...
Pakistan to Launch Sovereign Domestic Green Sukuk Next Month
The Advisor to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad, Wednesday, announced that Pakistan is going to launch Sovereign Domestic Green Sukuk in the coming month ...
Mastercard services to be suspended in Iraqi banks
A former official at the Central Bank of Iraq revealed that Mastercard services will be suspended at some Iraqi banks by the end of April.
Aurangzeb outlines Pakistan’s effort to broaden, deepen tax base
Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has outlined Pakistan's efforts to broaden and deepen the tax base to ensure that sectors like agriculture, real estate, and retail contribute proportionally to ...
(LEAD) Bessent calls for allies’ stronger defense commitments ahead of trade talks with S. Korea
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Wednesday for allies to strengthen their commitments to "shared defense," noting America's provision of security guarantees and "open" markets, as he is ...
Finance minister invites global investors, stresses Pakistan’s economic potential in US visit
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with global financial leaders and US corporate executives to promote investment in Pakistan, stressing private sector's role in economic growth.
Armed groups and junta profit as toxic mines devour southern Myanmar
By Dawei Watch In July 2024, Maung Tu, 40, a manager at a mining company, purchased a betel nut farm of 2.4 hectares, or 6 acres, near the southern tip of Myanmar for nearly seven times the market ...
IMF criticises political influence in Pakistan’s bureaucracy
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva raised concerns in a meeting with Finance Minister Aurangzeb during talks in Washington ...
$1b foreign loan deal reached
The final term sheet and loan disbursement are subject to the approval of the ADB's $500 million guarantee, which the board of the Manila-based lending agency will approve on May 28. Pakistan can ...
FinMin Aurangzeb advocates for investment, trade with US during DC visit
Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb showcased Pakistan's commitment to sustainable growth during a series of high-level meetings in Washington, DC, according to a ...