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Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated that the government is fully focused on structural reforms, export-led growth, and strengthening institutional frameworks. Talking to the United States Charg© d’Affaires to Pakistan, Natalie Baker in Islamabad today, he acknowledged the constructive role of US partners and emphasized Pakistan’s openness to facilitating investment and improving the business environment.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Finance Minister apprised Natalie Baker of ongoing efforts to manage energy sector challenges, including procurement, pricing mechanisms, and targeted subsidies. He noted that while supply arrangements are being maintained, the government is working on improving price transmission and ensuring that subsidies are better targeted towards vulnerable segments such as small farmers and public transport users.
Both sides discussed Pakistan’s ongoing engagement with international financial institutions and development partners, including efforts to maintain reform momentum under the IMF programme. The Finance Minister reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to fiscal discipline while seeking flexibility in light of evolving global and regional challenges.
In her remarks, Natalie Baker noted the positive trajectory of engagement between the two countries. She reaffirmed US support for Pakistan’s economic reform agenda and appreciated the government’s efforts to stabilize the economy under challenging circumstances. She emphasized continued US interest in promoting investment in key sectors such as energy, mining, technology, and logistics.
Both sides also discussed opportunities for enhancing investment flows, including participation in upcoming international forums such as the SelectUSA Investment Summit.