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Karachi: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated the government’s resolve to integrate climate considerations into national economic planning. He was virtually addressing the third Pakistan Climate Conference organized by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Karachi today.
According to Radio Pakistan, Aurangzeb highlighted population growth and climate change as two major challenges. He emphasized that the Ministries of Finance, Climate, and Planning will collaborate to steer Pakistan towards a sustainable growth path and enhance resilience.
Aurangzeb pointed to the success of Pakistan’s first green Eurobond in 2021, which raised 500 million dollars, as evidence of the country’s ability to attract sustainable investments. He expressed the Finance Ministry’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for green investments.
He further stated that through fiscal reforms, regulatory support, and capacity building, the government aims to attract both international and domestic investments in green projects, ensuring a sustainable future for Pakistan.