Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb addressed international investors at the Citi Macro Forum, highlighting Pakistan’s economic stabilization, capital market strategy and ongoing reforms.
He pointed to three consecutive years of primary budget surpluses, a fiscal deficit at a 22-year low and improved foreign exchange reserves. He also expressed optimism that Pakistan’s economic growth could reach or exceed 4% in the current fiscal year.
The minister outlined plans to diversify financing through Panda bonds, Sukuk and international bond issuances, while emphasizing tax-base expansion, fiscal discipline and progress under the IMF programme.
He also discussed measures to maintain energy supplies and provide targeted relief to vulnerable groups amid the Middle East conflict. Aurangzeb reaffirmed the government’s commitment to economic reforms, climate resilience and shifting Pakistan’s international partnerships towards trade and investment.
