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Islamabad, February 11, 2026: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with a high-level international investors’ delegation at the Finance Division to discuss strengthening private sector-led growth and supporting Pakistan’s reform agenda.
The delegation included representatives from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), British International Investment (BII), Asian Development Bank (ADB), and Baltoro Capital.
During the meeting, the Finance Minister welcomed the continued support of IFC, ADB, and BII as long-standing development partners. Discussions focused on increasing private sector investment, reducing sovereign risk, and promoting local currency financing to encourage long-term investments in Pakistan.
Senator Aurangzeb said Pakistan has made notable progress in improving macroeconomic stability over the past 18 months. He highlighted improvements in currency stability and foreign exchange reserves, which are expected to cover about three months of imports by the end of the year.
The Minister also briefed the delegation on trade reforms, including tariff rationalization aimed at boosting competitiveness and removing protectionist barriers. He emphasized the government’s commitment to tax reforms, broadening the tax base, improving tax collection, and aligning fiscal policy with economic growth.
On the financial front, he informed participants that Pakistan is meeting its repayment obligations smoothly and is exploring access to international debt markets through programs such as the Panda Bond and the Global Medium-Term Note (GMTN) framework.
Representatives of the international institutions reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Pakistan’s reform and investment efforts, particularly in infrastructure, SMEs, job creation, and economic diversification.
The meeting concluded with both sides expressing their commitment to strengthening cooperation and promoting a stable, investment-friendly environment in Pakistan.
