ISLAMABAD
\nFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan\u2019s macroeconomic indicators are showing signs of stabilization and recovery.
\nTalking to British High Commissioner Jane Marriott in Islamabad Thursday , he said economic growth in the first quarter of the current fiscal year reached 3.7 percent, with improvements in large-scale manufacturing and resilience in the agriculture sector.
\nHe underscored that the government is now focused on transitioning from stabilization to sustainable and inclusive growth while addressing social challenges such as unemployment and poverty.
\nRegarding Pakistan\u2019s ongoing economic reform agenda and engagement with the International Monetary Fund, the Finance Minister noted that the government remains committed to meeting programme benchmarks and advancing structural reforms, particularly in the areas of tax policy, revenue mobilization, governance, and institutional transparency.
\nThe Finance Minister briefed the High Commissioner on the government\u2019s proactive approach to managing potential economic implications arising from evolving regional developments.
\nHe emphasized that Pakistan currently maintains adequate reserves and supply arrangements, noting that the government is undertaking scenario planning and sensitivity analysis in case the regional situation persists.
\nThe Finance Minister emphasized that Pakistan is committed to maintaining policy consistency, strengthening governance frameworks, and creating a conducive environment for domestic and foreign investment.
\nIn her remarks, Jane Marriott appreciated the government\u2019s commitment to economic reform and reiterated the United Kingdom\u2019s continued support for Pakistan\u2019s efforts toward macroeconomic stability and long-term growth.
\nShe noted that the UK remains a strong partner in Pakistan\u2019s development and economic transformation, including through support for reform initiatives, private sector engagement, and technical cooperation.
\nBoth sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening Pakistan-UK economic cooperation and maintaining close coordination on economic and development priorities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan\u2019s macroeconomic indicators are showing signs of stabilization and recovery. Talking to British High Commissioner Jane Marriott in Islamabad Thursday , he said economic growth in the first quarter of the current fiscal year reached 3.7 percent, with improvements in large-scale manufacturing and resilience in the agriculture sector. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-535094","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-business"},"yoast_head":"\n