Govt reports fiscal gains, debt falls to 68% of GDP
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has highlighted Pakistan’s economic progress despite persistent challenges, citing a 22-year low fiscal deficit, consecutive primary surpluses and rising tax revenues during a panel discussion at the World Bank–IMF
October 14, 2026 (MLN): Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has highlighted Pakistan’s economic progress despite persistent challenges , citing a 22-year low fiscal deficit , consecutive primary surpluses and rising tax revenues during a panel discussion at the World Bank–IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. Speaking at the session titled “Mitigating Sovereign Risks in Market-Access Countries,” the finance...