ISLAMABAD
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has underscored the government’s commitment to fostering a transparent, predictable and investor-friendly environment.
He was talking to US Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, S. Paul Kapur in Islamabad Wednesday.
During the meeting, the Finance Minister highlighted Pakistan’s ongoing economic stabilization efforts, progress on reforms, and measures aimed at improving fiscal sustainability, broadening the tax base, accelerating digitization, and promoting financial inclusion.
He emphasized the government’s focus on attracting long-term investment, particularly in sectors such as energy, mining, infrastructure, technology and digital finance.
Acknowledging Pakistan’s ongoing economic reform efforts, S. Paul Kapur emphasized the importance of maintaining a competitive and predictable business environment to encourage greater foreign investment and commercial engagement.
S. Paul Kapur also expressed the United States’ interest in expanding economic cooperation with Pakistan. He noted the strong interest of American companies in exploring long-term investment opportunities in the country.
In her remarks, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker appreciated Pakistan’s continued engagement with American companies and acknowledged the efforts being made to facilitate a more enabling and investor-friendly business environment. She noted the growing interest among U.S. businesses in exploring opportunities in Pakistan across a range of sectors.
