PTV Network

Muhammad Aurangzeb

Pakistan's Finance Minister meets US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Photo: X/@SecScottBessent)

US treasury secretary welcomes Pakistan's reform progress, backs return to capital markets

Two sides discuss the importance of sustaining Pakistan's reform momentum to promote durable economic growth, strengthen economic self-reliance and help position the country for a successful return to international capital markets.

July 27, 2026

PM, finance minister highlight Pakistan’s reform push at WEF Davos

PM, finance minister highlight Pakistan’s reform push at WEF Davos

At Davos, PM Shehbaz Sharif outlined Pakistan’s reform agenda, investment opportunities and global cooperation, while Finance Minister Aurangzeb engaged IMF, ADB and investors, focusing on Pakistan’s economic reforms, strengthening development partnerships and promoting investment-led growth.

January 21, 2026

Pakistan’s finance minister urges ‘course correction’ on population, climate challenges

Pakistan’s finance minister urges ‘course correction’ on population, climate challenges

Notes corporate profitability in Pakistan has risen by 14% during the first nine months of 2025; 73% of CEOs in the latest overseas investors survey consider Pakistan a viable investment destination.

November 5, 2025

Financial stability has helped Pakistan regain access to international markets: finmin

Financial stability has helped Pakistan regain access to international markets: finmin

‘Fiscal and external accounts have stabilized, the exchange rate has remained steady, and foreign exchange reserves have increased to 2.5 months of import cover;’ ‘inflation has returned to single digits, the policy rate has been reduced by half’ -- Finance Minister

October 22, 2025

Finance Minister Aurangzeb

Pakistan's finance minister departs for US to attend IMF, World Bank meetings

Finance Ministry says Aurangzeb will hold meetings with senior officials of the IMF, World Bank, International Finance Corporation, and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency.

October 11, 2025

Pakistan's remittances expected to grow to $43B in FY2025-26: Ministry of Finance

Pakistan's remittances expected to grow to $43B in FY2025-26: Ministry of Finance

Finance Minister Aurangzeb emphasizes the importance of private sector-led growth, structural reforms, macroeconomic stability, and export-driven development at the Pakistan Business Summit, highlighting improved investor confidence, rising remittances, and critical long-term challenges, such as climate change.

October 2, 2025

Pakistan opens doors to used car imports

Pakistan opens doors to used car imports

The finance division has approved limited commercial imports of used vehicles with environmental conditions and new duties. The government also allocated $2.8 million to strengthen regulation of digital assets through a new authority.

September 24, 2025