Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has lauded Standard Chartered Bank’s confidence in Pakistan’s economic trajectory and its contributions to critical sectors of the economy.

He was talking to Group Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank, Bill Winters, who called on him in London on Thursday.

The meeting underscored the strong and enduring partnership between the Government of Pakistan and Standard Chartered Bank in advancing Pakistan’s economic development agenda.

The Finance Minister expressed his deep appreciation for the longstanding and vital support provided by Standard Chartered Bank to Pakistan’s macroeconomic reform efforts.

He acknowledged the Bank’s instrumental role in facilitating sustainable economic development and its continued engagement with key financial initiatives in the country.

The Minister also reviewed the current pipeline of financial support and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to ongoing reform measures aimed at ensuring macroeconomic stability and fostering inclusive growth.

On the occasion, Group Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank commended the progress being made by Pakistan on macroeconomic reforms and the recent signs of stabilization within the economy.

He reiterated Standard Chartered Bank’s support for Pakistan’s financial and economic initiatives, emphasizing the Bank’s long-term commitment to the country’s development goals.

Both sides reaffirmed their intention to further strengthen collaboration and support shared objectives for Pakistan’s economic prosperity.