Islamabad, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with representatives of S and P Global and Fitch Ratings in Washington D.C. to discuss Pakistan’s ongoing economic reforms and its alignment with the World Bank’s agenda on climate change and digitalization. During the meeting, Aurangzeb shared updates on Pakistan’s positive economic indicators, boosted by the Standby Arrangement signed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Finance Minister emphasized the government’s focus on key reform areas, including taxation, energy, and privatization, over the short, medium, and long-term horizon. He reiterated that the World Bank’s focus on climate change, digitalization, and human development aligns with Pakistan’s government priorities.

Aurangzeb also mentioned the potential Saudi investments that are in the pipeline, indicating an interest in diversifying investment sources to strengthen Pakistan’s economy. Addressing the concerns of the rating agencies, the Minister discussed issues on the external side, inflation, primary balance, and the interest rate regime.

This meeting underscores Pakistan’s efforts to engage with international rating agencies and financial institutions to build confidence in the country’s economic stability and reform trajectory.