Finance Minister Aurangzeb Praises Visa CEMEA’s Support for Pakistan’s Digital Economy
— January 8, 2026
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb lauded Visa CEMEA’s continued engagement with Pakistan’s financial sector during a meeting with its delegation led by Regional President Tareq Muhmood in Islamabad.
Both sides stressed the importance of close coordination among Visa, the Ministry of Finance, and regulators to strengthen Pakistan’s digital payments ecosystem and support its economic reform agenda.
Discussions covered Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic indicators, progress under the IMF-supported program, and reforms in taxation, energy, SOEs, and privatization.
The delegation shared positive feedback from local stakeholders and expressed strong confidence in Pakistan’s digital transformation and financial inclusion efforts. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing collaboration and innovation in payment systems.