Bangkok: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, briefed investors on Pakistan’s economic progress at Standard Chartered Bank’s Sovereign Investor Roundtable on the sidelines of the World Bank Group-IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.

According to Press Information Department, the Finance Minister highlighted three consecutive years of primary surpluses and a fiscal deficit at a 22-year low, along with sovereign rating upgrades. He outlined strategies for financing diversification through Sukuk, Panda bonds, and a proposed rupee-denominated, dollar-settled international bond, which aim to lower borrowing costs, extend debt maturities, and reduce rollover risks.

The minister stressed the importance of sustained structural reforms, fiscal discipline, stronger tax enforcement, and growth driven by investment and exports beyond the IMF program. Discussions at the roundtable also covered topics such as stronger reserves, inflation and the external outlook, energy security, targeted relief, and climate financing.

Senator Aurangzeb reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining reforms and further strengthening Pakistan’s sovereign credit standing.