AIA News

ISLAMABAD (AIA) Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said the government will work diligently to strengthen the quantitative and qualitative factors that influence Pakistan’s sovereign ratings.

He made the remarks during a meeting with a World Bank delegation led by Country Director Bolormaa Amgaabazar. Aurangzeb said Pakistan will deepen engagement with relevant stakeholders to support further improvement in its sovereign credit standing.

The finance minister and the World Bank delegation reviewed the implementation of the National Tariff Policy and ongoing analytical support for tariff reforms, including work related to the automotive sector and future tariff measures.

The discussion highlighted the need to strengthen competitiveness and productivity, encourage investment and exports, and support Pakistan’s deeper integration into global value chains.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued cooperation under the economic reform partnership, with a shared focus on implementation, institutional strengthening, private-sector-led growth, improved management of public resources, stronger investment and expanded economic opportunities.