ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday highlighted Pakistan’s economic reforms, financing opportunities and efforts to strengthen investor confidence during a roundtable hosted by Jefferies International. Secretary Finance, Imdadullah Bosal, and Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad also participated in a roundtable with institutional investors, held on the sidelines of the World Bank Group–IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, according …
Aurangzeb highlights economic reforms, investment opportunities at Jefferies Roundtable
ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday highlighted Pakistan’s economic reforms, financing opportunities and efforts to strengthen investor confidence during a roundtable hosted by Jefferies International.
Secretary Finance, Imdadullah Bosal, and Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad also participated in a roundtable with institutional investors, held on the sidelines of the World Bank Group–IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, according to press release issued by finance ministry.
The minister highlighted Pakistan’s improving fiscal and external balances, stronger foreign exchange reserves, rating upgrades and renewed access to international capital markets. He emphasized consolidating macroeconomic stability and moving towards sustainable, export-led growth, supported by continued reforms in taxation, energy, state-owned enterprises and public finance.
Discussions covered progress under the IMF programme, debt management and potential financing instruments, including Sukuk, further Panda bond issuance and tokenization. Aurangzeb outlined privatization opportunities and stressed expanding business-to-business trade and investment.
He also addressed tax-base broadening, agricultural income tax implementation, digital enforcement and federal–provincial coordination on fiscal targets.
Responding to investor questions, the delegation discussed regional geopolitical risks, energy security and LNG obligations, alongside economic engagement with the United States and Saudi Arabia.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to maintaining reform momentum and strengthening investor confidence.
Meanwhile, the minister, met with Mashreq Bank’s senior management to discuss its expanding presence in Pakistan and highlighted macroeconomic gains and renewed market access, reaffirming support for Mashreq’s expansion and sustainable growth. He reviewed digital banking growth and opportunities to advance financial inclusion through technology and microfinance.
Discussion also covered expanding offshore service operations, drawing on Pakistan’s skilled workforce. The meeting explored digital accounts for overseas Pakistanis, foreign-currency products and wider outreach across the GCC.
He also discussed collaboration on tokenization, blockchain and digital assets within Pakistan’s evolving regulatory framework. He reviewed potential support for Sukuk, further Panda bond issuance and innovative financing under Pakistan’s medium-term debt strategy.
