Bangkok: Pakistan’s Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, and State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad participated in an Investor Roundtable organized by Barclays. The event was aimed at discussing Pakistan’s macroeconomic achievements, ongoing reforms, and investment opportunities.

According to Press Information Department, the Finance Minister emphasized Pakistan’s efforts in achieving macroeconomic stability through improved fiscal and external balances. He highlighted the country’s consecutive primary surpluses and stronger foreign exchange reserves as indicators of progress. The discussion also covered Pakistan’s achievements under the International Monetary Fund program, recent rating upgrades, and renewed access to international capital markets through various bond issuances.

The minister detailed ongoing reforms in taxation, energy, and state-owned enterprises, alongside privatization efforts and airport outsourcing. He noted growing investor confidence, citing a robust pipeline of initial public offerings and increased foreign interest in the country’s electricity distribution companies.

During the roundtable, the Finance Minister invited the SBP Governor to elaborate on inflation trends, monetary conditions, and external-sector stability. The meeting concluded with a question-and-answer session, providing further insights into Pakistan’s economic trajectory.