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ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (APP):The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), in collaboration with the Debt Management Office of the Ministry of Finance, successfully hosted a dedicated session on Public Debt at the Dr. Shamshad Akhtar Auditorium.
The session brought together leading stakeholders including senior representatives from banks, brokerage houses, asset management companies, the State Bank of Pakistan, CDC, NCCPL and the representative bodies of relevant fraternities; PSBA, MUFAP and FMAP, fostering meaningful dialogue on debt management strategies and market reforms, said a release issued here on Monday.
The session on Public Debt featured insightful presentations by key dignitaries including Mr. Farrukh H. Sabzwari, CEO of Pakistan Stock Exchange; Mr. Khurram Schehzad, Adviser to the Finance Minister; Mr. Omar M. Khan, Adviser on Debt Management; and Mr. Khaliq Uz Zaman, Director, Domestic Debt, Ministry of Finance.
The program highlighted the Government’s vision and planned initiatives for 2026, offering detailed insights into public debt management and the broader government strategy for both internal and external debt.
Speakers reviewed the improvement in macroeconomic outlook underpinning debt management and showcased notable progress achieved in Public Debt issuance during 2025, supported by key statistics.
The session also covered reforms implemented in Shariah Compliant issuance and its secondary market trading at PSX, with an analysis of traded volumes.
The session was concluded with an interactive Q&A segment that encouraged open dialogue and constructive feedback from participants.
At the briefing, Mr. Khurram Schehzad, Adviser to the Finance Minister, stated: “Pakistan’s debt management strategy is firmly anchored in transparency and sustainability.
As we move into 2026, our focus will remain on advancing market reforms and ensuring that debt auctions are conducted with efficiency and openness, thereby reinforcing investor confidence and supporting macroeconomic stability.”
Mr. Omar M. Khan, Adviser on Debt Management, stated: “This is the time to execute,” he emphasized, quoting the Finance Minister while sharing the relevant targets across key areas of internal and external debt management.
He encouraged the market participants to bring forward new ideas and develop innovative Shariah-compliant products to help achieve the set targets and diversify the investor base.
He applauded the market mechanisms that have enabled efficient pricing, noting that these reforms are vital for strengthening transparency and ensuring sustainability in terms of Pakistan’s debt management.
Speaking at the occasion, the CEO of PSX Mr. Farrukh H. Sabzwari, emphasized importance of continued collaboration between the Ministry of Finance, Capital Market infrastructure institutions, and market participants to support Pakistan’s economic stability and growth.
The event concluded with an engaging discussion session, followed by Q&A session by participants, marking another step forward in building stronger partnerships between the Government and financial sector stakeholders.