ISLAMABAD: Chief Economist and Director for Economics and Evaluation Directorate in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Professor Adnan Qadir Khan accompanied by British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriot called on Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday.
The finance minister extended a warm welcome to both guests. He underlined the government’s efforts to stabilize the economy, including achievements such as stable currency, increased forex reserves, decreased inflation, and a flourishing stock market.
He also highlighted key reforms, including privatization, FBR digitization, export-driven growth initiatives, SOE restructuring, and energy sector reforms.
Prof. Adnan Qadir Khan informed the minister that the FCDO has successfully concluded work on several key initiatives and extended support for a domestically driven reform programme aimed at fostering economic growth and sustainability in Pakistan.
British Government to Support Pakistan
On the occasion, Jane Marriott expressed the British government’s commitment to supporting Islamabad in its socio-economic development endeavors and expressed confidence in the potential for deeper collaboration in the future.
Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb was called on by FCDO Chief Economist Prof. Adnan Qadir Khan & British High Commissioner Ms. Jane Marriott to discuss economic stabilization efforts, reforms, & bilateral cooperation. pic.twitter.com/j4Y85tioJ3
— Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan (@Financegovpk) May 9, 2024
