An emergency meeting was held in Islamabad today under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, joining on Zoom to assess the current financial landscape in light of escalating regional tensions following the recent belligerent Indian aggression.

Recognizing the critical importance of market stability, the meeting reaffirmed the government’s firm commitment to maintaining business continuity across all financial and allied sectors. Key assurances were extended to stakeholders, underscoring that robust measures are being implemented to safeguard Pakistan’s economic infrastructure and provide calm, clarity, and confidence to the financial markets.

The participants also emphasized the importance of heightened vigilance against a wide range of threats, with a special focus on cyber security and communication infrastructure. Contingency plans have been reinforced to ensure operational resilience and secure communication lines across financial institutions.

The Finance Minister reiterated that Pakistan’s financial system remains stable and secure, and that all relevant authorities are working in close coordination to uphold national economic integrity in the face of emerging challenges.