BANGKOK: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, along with State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad, participated in an investor roundtable organised by Barclays, according to a media brief issued by the Finance Division on October 13, 2026.
Speaking at the roundtable, the finance minister highlighted Pakistan’s progress in consolidating macroeconomic stability through improved fiscal and external balances, consecutive primary surpluses and stronger foreign exchange reserves.
Senator Aurangzeb also noted progress under the International Monetary Fund programme, rating upgrades and Pakistan’s renewed access to international capital markets through private placement, Panda bond and Eurobond issuances.
He outlined ongoing reforms in taxation, energy and state-owned enterprises, in addition to privatisation opportunities and airport outsourcing.
Referring to growing investor confidence, the minister pointed to a strong pipeline of initial public offerings and foreign interest in electricity distribution companies.
The finance minister invited the SBP governor to brief participants on inflation trends, monetary conditions and external-sector stability.
The meeting concluded with a question-and-answer session.
