Bangkok: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held discussions with a delegation from Deutsche Bank during the World Bank Group-IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, focusing on Pakistan’s financing strategy, capital market access, and privatization initiatives.

According to Press Information Department, the Finance Minister emphasized Pakistan’s progress in macroeconomic stability, foreign exchange reserves, and investor confidence. He discussed the country’s re-entry into international capital markets via private placements, Panda bonds, and Eurobonds. Plans for diversifying financing options through Sukuk, rupee-denominated dollar-settled bonds, and potential Eurobond tokenization were also discussed.

The Finance Minister acknowledged Deutsche Bank’s presence in Pakistan and encouraged more extensive corporate involvement and support for foreign portfolio inflows. The talks included subjects like debt management, currency diversification, and engaging investors in Europe and other global markets.

Furthermore, the Finance Minister welcomed Deutsche Bank’s interest in providing strategic advisory support for privatization efforts, including those related to power distribution companies and significant airports.