Finance Minister Aurangzeb reports 22-year low in Pakistan’s fiscal deficit
Most outlets led with the announcement that Pakistan’s fiscal deficit has fallen to a 22-year low, as stated by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The excerpts highlight the decline from 12.5 percent to 2.6 percent of GDP and mention increased tax revenues. Some also noted the government’s target of 4% or higher economic growth for the current fiscal year and three consecutive primary surpluses. The framing remained largely consistent across the excerpts, with a focus on the economic indicators provided by the finance minister.
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Aurangzeb speaks of fiscal prudence
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday said Pakistan’s fiscal deficit had declined to 2.6 percent of GDP from a peak of 12.5 percent, while tax revenues increased by 40 percent over the past two years. The minister was talking at a penal discussion on “Mitigating Sovereign Risks in Market-Access Countries” at the World Bank–IMF Annual Meeting...
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Fiscal deficit falls to 22-year low, tax revenues rise 40pc in two years: Aurangzeb
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday said Pakistan’s fiscal deficit had declined to 2.6 percent of GDP from a peak of 12.5 percent, while tax revenues increased by 40 percent over the past two years.
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Aurangzeb says Pakistan’s fiscal deficit falls to 22-year low
Finance minister highlights three consecutive primary surpluses, targets growth of 4% or higher this fiscal year
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