Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb recently convened a virtual meeting with Sunil Kaushal, Global Head of Corporate and Investment Banking at Standard Chartered Bank, to discuss ways to expand investment in Pakistan.

According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, during the meeting, Minister Aurangzeb highlighted the positive trends in Pakistan’s macro-economic indicators and affirmed the government’s dedication to maintaining economic stability through reformative measures. He emphasized the commitment to fostering a welcoming environment for foreign investments to ensure Pakistan’s status as a competitive and appealing market for global investors.

The discussions primarily centered on potential collaborations in areas such as infrastructure development, digital banking, and sustainable finance, aiming to leverage Standard Chartered’s involvement to enhance economic growth. The Finance Minister assured the bank of the government’s full support in facilitating their ventures.

On his part, Sunil Kaushal expressed optimism about Pakistan’s economic prospects and confirmed Standard Chartered’s long-term commitment to the country.