Pakistan is working to strengthen its appeal to both local and international investors, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told a visiting delegation from the US-Pakistan Business Council in Islamabad on Monday.
Aurangzeb met with a group of top American investors and executives from U.S. companies operating in Pakistan or assessing market opportunities, led by USPBC Vice President Esperanza Jelalian.
The Finance Minister said the government is actively reviewing private sector input—particularly proposals concerning tax policy—as part of its budget consultations for the upcoming fiscal year. He assured the delegation that Islamabad remains committed to ensuring a stable and transparent business environment to support long-term investment.
U.S. companies have shown renewed interest in sectors including energy, minerals, agriculture, and digital services, Aurangzeb noted, citing participation in last month’s Pakistan Minerals Forum as a sign of deepening commercial ties.
Aurangzeb also shared insights from his recent trip to Washington, where he attended the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings. Over six days, he held more than 70 meetings with investors, rating agencies, development finance institutions, and policymakers.
“Feedback was strongly positive,” he said, adding that many global stakeholders welcomed Pakistan’s recent economic reforms and encouraged the government to maintain momentum. “The message was clear: stay the course and lock in stability.”
The meeting ended with both sides expressing interest in further strengthening U.S.-Pakistan economic cooperation.
