Islamabad: The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, outlined the government’s macroeconomic agenda during a virtual meeting with the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) on Thursday. The discussion centered on enhancing economic stability and the pivotal role of the private sector in achieving sustained growth.

In the Zoom session, Minister Aurangzeb emphasized the government’s dedication to structural reforms aimed at improving efficiency and transparency in key sectors, including taxation, energy, and public finance. He detailed the progress made in stabilizing the economy through disciplined fiscal management and strengthened federal-provincial coordination.

The Minister assured OICCI members that their recommendations would be integral to the upcoming budget, reiterating the government’s commitment to policies that support macroeconomic stability and private sector-led growth.

OICCI welcomed the government’s engagement and focus on structural reforms, expressing optimism over early signs of improved investor sentiment. The Chamber highlighted the importance of expanding the tax base and leveraging technology to enhance enforcement and policy development.

The OICCI’s Business Confidence Survey indicated a positive shift in sentiment over the past year, with the Chamber hopeful that ongoing macroeconomic improvements would further bolster investor confidence.