BANGKOK: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, along with State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad, attended an investor roundtable hosted by Barclays, where Pakistan’s macroeconomic progress, reform agenda and investment prospects came under discussion.
According to a media brief issued by the Finance Division on October 13, 2026, the finance minister highlighted Pakistan’s progress in strengthening macroeconomic stability through better fiscal and external balances, consecutive primary surpluses and improved foreign exchange reserves.
Senator Aurangzeb also referred to 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 briefed participants on continuing reforms in taxation, the energy sector and state-owned enterprises. The minister also pointed to opportunities linked with privatisation and airport outsourcing.
Referring to improving investor sentiment, Senator Aurangzeb cited a strong pipeline of initial public offerings and foreign interest in electricity distribution companies.
During the session, the finance minister invited the SBP governor to speak on inflation trends, monetary conditions and stability in the external sector.
The roundtable concluded with a question-and-answer session.
