A delegation of the American Business Council called on Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in Islamabad on Friday.

President American Business Council Kamran Attaullah Khan was leading the delegation, which also included senior executives from leading US companies operating in Pakistan.

The Finance Minister appreciated the longstanding contributions of American businesses to Pakistan’s economic development. He said the scale and depth of US investment in Pakistan is both significant and valuable, and Pakistan looks forward to further expanding this partnership.

The delegation presented several proposals and raised sector-specific concerns. The Minister welcomed their input and emphasized the importance of timely submission of budget proposals. He further mentioned that the government is actively working to create a more structured and predictable policy environment, with efforts underway to strengthen the Tax Policy Office and establish an Advisory Panel for ongoing consultation.

The delegation thanked the Minister for the candid discussion and reaffirmed their commitment to working closely with the government.

The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both sides agreeing to strengthen engagement to collectively address key economic challenges and unlock new opportunities for trade and investment.