Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb conferred Nishan-i-Imtiaz

Business Recorder reported that Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb was awarded the Nishan-i-Imtiaz, Pakistan's top civilian honour, citing his distinguished public service. A Finance Division release issued on Saturday said the honour was made public on Independence Day, August 14 2026. The Pakistan Business Council praised the announcement and credited his effort, vision and patriotism for the achievement.

The statement tied the recognition to his role in economic reform, pointing to work on macroeconomic stability and restoring confidence. The formal investiture is set for Pakistan Day, March 23 2027. Aurangzeb, who became Finance Minister in March 2024, had earlier led HBL as chief executive after joining it in April 2018.

In his Independence Day message, the minister said macroeconomic stability is now in place and that reforms have shifted from pledges to delivery. He also noted that fiscal and external positions are getting stronger, and described stability as the foundation for growth, investment, exports and jobs.