Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb detailed Pakistan's economic reforms and efforts to bolster investor confidence during a roundtable hosted by Jefferies International on 13 October. The meeting took place in Bangkok, Thailand, on the sidelines of the World Bank Group–IMF Annual Meetings 2026.
Secretary Finance Imdadullah Bosal and State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad joined the senator to engage with institutional investors. Pakistan's fiscal and external balances are improving while the country maintains stronger foreign exchange reserves and has secured rating upgrades.
The nation has renewed access to international capital markets and is pursuing sustainable, export-led growth through reforms in taxation, energy, public finance, and state-owned enterprises. Participants discussed progress under the IMF programme, debt management strategies, and potential financing instruments such as tokenization, Panda bond issuance, and Sukuk.
Aurangzeb outlined privatization opportunities and noted that the government is addressing tax-base broadening, digital enforcement, agricultural income tax implementation, and federal–provincial coordination on fiscal targets. The delegation also reviewed regional geopolitical risks, energy security, LNG obligations, and economic engagement with Saudi Arabia and the United States.
In a separate meeting, Aurangzeb met with Mashreq Bank’s senior management to discuss its expanding presence in Pakistan and reaffirmed support for the bank's sustainable growth. The talks explored digital accounts for overseas Pakistanis, foreign-currency products, and wider outreach across the GCC.
Collaboration on blockchain, tokenization, and digital assets within Pakistan’s evolving regulatory framework was also explored. Aurangzeb reviewed potential support for Sukuk and further Panda bond issuance as part of Pakistan’s medium-term debt strategy.
