Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to creating a transparent and investor-friendly environment during a meeting with U.S. Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, S. Paul Kapur. The discussions centered on ongoing economic reforms and efforts to attract long-term investments in key sectors such as energy, mining, infrastructure, technology, and digital finance.

According to Radio Pakistan, Aurangzeb outlined Pakistan’s economic stabilization efforts, focusing on reforms to improve fiscal sustainability, broaden the tax base, accelerate digitization, and promote financial inclusion. The Finance Minister emphasized the government’s priority to attract investments that would contribute significantly to the country’s economic growth.

Kapur acknowledged Pakistan’s economic reform initiatives and stressed the importance of maintaining a competitive and predictable business environment to stimulate foreign investment and commercial engagement. He also noted the United States’ interest in expanding economic cooperation with Pakistan and the enthusiasm of American companies to explore investment opportunities in the country.

U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s engagement with American businesses and highlighted the efforts to create a more enabling business environment. Baker observed the increasing interest among U.S. businesses in exploring opportunities in Pakistan across various sectors.