Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb conferred Nishan-i-Imtiaz
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has been conferred the Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Order of Excellence), Pakistan’s “highest civilian award”, in recognition of his “distinguished public service”, according to a Finance Division statement on Saturday. The award was announced on Independence Day, August 14 2026, with the investiture ceremony to be held on Pakistan Day,…
Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has received Pakistan's highest civilian honor, the Nishan-i-Imtiaz, for his exceptional public service. The prestigious award, announced on Independence Day, August 14, 2026, is to be presented at a ceremony on Pakistan Day, March 23, 2027. The accolade acknowledges Aurangzeb's leadership and contributions to Pakistan's economic reform efforts, with a focus on enhancing macroeconomic stability, restoring confidence, and driving reforms for a stronger and more resilient Pakistan.
Previously serving as CEO of HBL, Aurangzeb assumed the role of Finance Minister in March 2024. Before HBL, he held the position of CEO at JP Morgan's Global Corporate Bank in Asia, with a career spanning over 30 years in senior management roles at ABN AMRO and RBS in Amsterdam and Singapore. The Pakistan Business Council praised Aurangzeb's achievement, crediting his hard work, vision, and patriotism.
In his Independence Day address, the finance minister highlighted the establishment of macroeconomic stability, the transition of reforms from theory to practice, and the strengthening of fiscal and external fundamentals. He emphasized that the country was entering a new chapter aimed at accelerating growth, attracting investment, expanding exports, generating employment, and creating additional opportunities for the people.
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