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Aurangzeb invites global investors to tap minerals, energy, digital, and pharma sectors

Finance Minister highlights economic reforms and economic stability at US event
Published 15 Oct, 2025 11:17pm
Muhammad Aurangzeb. – File photo
Muhammad Aurangzeb. – File photo

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has invited investments in minerals, mining, digital infrastructure, oil and gas, agriculture, and pharmaceutical sectors in Pakistan.

He was addressing a meeting of Ministers and Governors of the MENAP region with Managing Director International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, in Washington, Radio Pakistan said in a report.

The meeting was attended by ministers and central bank governors from the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

Speaking as the lead speaker, Aurangzeb briefed participants on Pakistan’s successful efforts to achieve macroeconomic stability.

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He expressed satisfaction over the Staff Level Agreement reached with the IMF, and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to continuing reforms in taxation, energy, state-owned enterprises, and privatisation.

Aurangzeb also highlighted measures aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of domestic products and boosting exports through digital transformation and tariff policy reforms.

In addition, the finance minister invited investors to explore opportunities in Pakistan’s minerals, mining, digital infrastructure, agriculture, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals sectors, emphasising the country’s potential as a promising investment destination.

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