Washington: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb engaged with Rothschild and Co representatives during the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2026, detailing Pakistan’s strategy to re-enter international capital markets after a four-year hiatus. According to Radio Pakistan, the meeting highlighted plans involving Eurobonds, Panda bonds, and dollar-settled rupee-linked transactions as part of a diverse financing approach. Aurangzeb noted that the Panda bond issuance is nearing regulatory approval.
The minister acknowledged Rothschild and Co.’s strategic advice on a Liability Management Operation to optimize Pakistan’s yield curve and bolster market confidence. Both parties underscored the development of a blended finance transaction pipeline in partnership with multilateral institutions to lower borrowing costs. Additionally, Aurangzeb emphasized the climate finance support pledged by the World Bank Group under its 10-year Country Partnership Framework. Rothschild and Co. offered comprehensive advisory support for Pakistan’s capital market initiatives.