Pakistan and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement to strengthen their collaboration and investigate new potential in the commercial sphere.
Jane Marriott, the British high commissioner to Pakistan, had a meeting with Muhammad Aurangzeb, the finance minister, at the Finance division.
Economic Reforms, Financial Cooperation, and Initiatives Supported by the United Kingdom were some of the topics that were discussed.
In his presentation, the Minister of Finance emphasized the reform agenda of the government, with a particular focus on export-led growth and macroeconomic stability.
The United Kingdom’s support in development and governance programs was something he was grateful for.
The United Kingdom’s commitment to increasing economic ties was reinforced by Marriott, and the company also underscored the need of cooperation in public financial management and revenue mobilization.
In addition to that, she provided updates on the Remit Programme, which is centered on the principle of revenue mobilization and transparency.

In an effort to revitalize the national economy and handle the electricity crisis, the government is making efforts, and those efforts are showing results.
In the time since the authorities began their crackdown on electricity theft in September 2023, they have been successful in recovering Rs. 148.27 billion.
More than 115,538 individuals who stole electricity have been apprehended.
Over the course of the past week, a total of 109 individuals were apprehended and a total of Rs. 780.3 million was collected from power thieves across the country.
The authorities are resolute in their determination to carry on with their operations until the theft of electricity is eradicated across the nation.

Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, Chairman of the Senate, reiterated Pakistan’s long-standing and brotherly relations with Yemen, highlighting the cultural, historical, and religious ties that are shared between the two countries.
These opinions were voiced by him during a meeting that took place in Islamabad with Mohammed Motahar Alashabi, who is the ambassador of Yemen.
The conversation addressed a wide variety of subjects, with the primary emphasis being placed on improving bilateral relations, maintaining regional stability, and working together economically.
A statement was made by the chairman of the Senate regarding Pakistan’s ongoing commitment to provide support to Yemeni students and officials through the provision of scholarships, capacity-building initiatives, and professional training.