Bangkok: Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, participated in the JP Morgan Investment Seminar focused on Pakistan’s economic resilience amid global challenges. The seminar, titled “Pakistan: The Road to Resilience in a Turbulent Global Economy Landscape,” took place alongside the World Bank Group-IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.

According to Press Information Department, the Finance Minister highlighted progress in macroeconomic stabilization and fiscal consolidation. Discussions at the seminar included topics such as revenue mobilization, sustained primary surpluses, strong remittances, improved foreign exchange reserves, and measures to contain the current account deficit and manage external debt repayments.

Senator Aurangzeb shared strategies to diversify international financing and reduce reliance on costly borrowing without increasing the external debt stock. He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to its IMF program and ongoing structural reforms, supported by a prudent monetary policy aimed at controlling inflation.

The Finance Minister also emphasized targeted support for vulnerable households and stressed the importance of careful energy procurement. Efforts toward sustainable, export-led growth were discussed, alongside federal-provincial fiscal coordination and the enhancement of trade and investment partnerships.