Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, alongside SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad, participated in an Investor Roundtable organized by Barclays.
The Finance Minister highlighted Pakistan’s progress in consolidating macroeconomic stability through improved fiscal and external balances, consecutive primary surpluses and stronger foreign exchange reserves. He noted progress under the IMF programme, rating upgrades and renewed access to international capital markets through private placement, Panda bond and Eurobond issuances.
He outlined ongoing taxation, energy and state-owned enterprise reforms, alongside privatization opportunities and airport outsourcing. Highlighting growing investor confidence, he pointed to a strong IPO pipeline and foreign interest in electricity distribution companies.
The Finance Minister invited the SBP Governor to discuss inflation trends, monetary conditions and external-sector stability. The meeting concluded with a question-and-answer session.
