Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has invited international stakeholders to become close partners in Pakistan's journey towards economic development.                   

He was speaking at a seminar in Washington on 'Opportunities and Challenges for the Pakistani Economy through 2024 and Beyond'.                                   

The Finance Minister highlighted the measures taken by the government to put economy on a higher growth trajectory by facilitating exports, increasing remittances, expanding tax-base, improving ease of doing business, digitalizing economy and attracting foreign investment.       

He said Pakistan is prioritizing investment in key areas of agriculture, IT, mining and energy to enhance productivity and ensure sustainable growth. 

He said positive trends in the industrial activity, better agriculture outlook, and improvements in the Composite Leading Indicators of Pakistan's major export markets are signs of economic recovery.