Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has highlighted Pakistan's progress in consolidating macroeconomic stability, ongoing reforms and investment opportunities.

He was speaking at an investor roundtable organised by Barclays in Bangkok, Thailand, today.

The Finance Minister pointed to improvements in fiscal and external balances, consecutive primary surpluses and stronger foreign exchange reserves.

He noted progress under the IMF programme, rating upgrades and renewed access to international capital markets through private placement, Panda bond and Eurobond issuances.

He outlined ongoing reforms in taxation, energy and state-owned enterprises, alongside privatisation opportunities and airport outsourcing.

Highlighting growing investor confidence, the Finance Minister pointed to a strong IPO pipeline and foreign interest in electricity distribution companies.

Governor State Bank of Pakistan Jameel Ahmad also participated in the roundtable.