Islamabad, August 30, 2025 – Pakistan’s Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met a delegation of leading UAE investors on Friday to discuss the country’s economic reforms and investment opportunities. The delegation, led by Mohamed Baradei, Group CIO of Abu Dhabi-based EIX, was briefed on Pakistan’s progress in macroeconomic indicators, structural reforms, and sectors like mining and privatization.
Aurangzeb highlighted positive developments, including the achievement of a primary surplus, single-digit inflation, currency stability, and robust foreign exchange reserves. He emphasized the positive reviews from international rating agencies, strong export and remittance figures, and record activity on the Karachi Stock Exchange, where over 70,000 new investors have joined recently.
The Finance Minister also discussed the government’s commitment to addressing investor concerns, citing ongoing taxation reforms, tariff rationalization, and the privatization of state-owned enterprises. Special focus was given to the mining sector, with an emphasis on the Reko Diq project, which promises sustainable foreign inflows. The upcoming Industrial Policy and other measures, including tariff reforms and digital policy, were also highlighted as future steps to improve the investment climate.
Aurangzeb also provided updates on Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to broaden its tax base and reduce energy and financing costs for businesses. He pointed out that the country is preparing to issue its first-ever Panda bond in international capital markets, alongside plans to tap the Euro and USD markets. The minister stressed the importance of climate adaptation projects, noting the availability of financing from international institutions like the IMF, World Bank, and ADB.
The UAE delegation expressed confidence in Pakistan’s economic trajectory and resilience, noting that both countries have strong potential for long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships. They praised Pakistan’s infrastructure and demographic advantage while expressing interest in contributing capital and expertise to support the country’s reform journey. Aurangzeb assured full government support for their investments, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its economic partnership with the UAE.