Finance Minister: Pakistan Safe and Ready for Investment

Pakistan is now a safe country for foreign investment, says Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, adding that international organizations have also appreciated the country’s economic reforms. He shared that confidence in Pakistan’s economy is growing, and new investment opportunities are emerging.

In an interview on Geo News program Capital Talk, the finance minister said that climate change has increased the frequency of floods and smog, which also impact the economy. He explained that before the recent floods, the expected GDP growth was 4.2%, but around 80% of the flood damage this year happened in Punjab. If climate change and population growth are not handled properly, Pakistan’s goal to become a $3 trillion economy could be at risk.

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He added that Pakistan can now manage rescue and relief operations using its own resources. For reconstruction, support from international institutions might be needed. In his view, if grants are available, they should be accepted — but loans must be returned, so they should be taken carefully.

Aurangzeb also shared that the World Bank appreciated Pakistan’s presentation on tax reforms. He said technology has helped reduce corruption, and tax collection from industries like sugar, cement, and tobacco has improved. Egypt’s finance minister even suggested sending teams to learn from Pakistan’s experience.

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The finance minister concluded by saying that Pakistan is now a safe country for foreign investment, and the interest shown by global companies and thousands of new investors in the stock market proves that economic stability is returning. This, he said, is a strong sign of growing confidence in Pakistan’s financial future.