Pakistan has successfully returned to international capital market: FM Aurangzeb

PakistanPakistan has successfully returned to international capital market: FM AurangzebBy Web Desk-Apr 18, 2026Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue of Pakistan, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, briefed Pakistani media representatives based in Washington, D.C. on Pakistan’s evolving economic outlook, progress on reforms, and outcomes of his engagements during the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2026. The interaction was also attended by the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, Jameel Ahmad, and Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh. The finance minister Aurangzeb said Pakistan had successfully returned to international capital markets after a four-year absence, citing the private placement of a $500m three-year Eurobond. He described the move as a “vote of confidence” by global investors, reflecting improved economic management and policy consistency. He stressed that restoring investor confidence requires adherence to sound economic fundamentals and maintaining what he termed “basic economic hygiene,” which remains central to the Government’s policy approach. During the meetings, Aurangzeb said he held discussions with officials from key economies, including the United States, China and the United Kingdom, with a focus on expanding cooperation in trade, investment and sectors such as information technology, energy and minerals. The minister also highlighted improved external sector indicators, noting that Pakistan recorded a current account surplus of more than $1bn in March. Remittances reached $3.8bn during the same period, while inflows under the Roshan Digital Account rose to a record $261m,with expectations of further growth in April, reflecting sustained confidence among overseas Pakistanis. He described overseas Pakistanis as a critical pillar of economic stability, pointing to growing use of formal financial channels as a sign of sustained confidence in the country’s economic direction. On financial sector reforms, the Finance Min...