The meeting discussed macroeconomic outlook, Pakistan’s fiscal and structural reform agenda and budget priorities for 2026-27.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb during a meeting with UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAP) Hamish Falconer and British High Commissioner Jane Marriott, along with senior officials from both sides of the Finance Division. PHOTO: X
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday met UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAP) Hamish Falconer MP at the Finance Division and discussed Pakistan’s macroeconomic outlook, reform agenda and ways to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation.
According to a statement released by the Ministry of Finance in X, the meeting was also attended by British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott and senior officials of both sides.
“The two sides had a comprehensive exchange on Pakistan’s macroeconomic outlook, fiscal and structural reform agenda, budget priorities 2026-27 and avenues to further strengthen economic cooperation between Pakistan and the UK,” he added.
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The Finance Minister briefed the delegation on the government’s ongoing reform program focusing on macroeconomic stability, improved revenue mobilization, enhanced compliance, digitization of tax administration, transparency and institutional modernization aimed at sustainable and inclusive growth.
Discussing regional developments, Aurangzeb highlighted the recent easing of tensions, including in the wake of the understanding reached between the United States and Iran, and reiterated Pakistan’s continued role in promoting dialogue, reducing tensions and peaceful resolution of conflicts.
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He said “regional stability remains critical to global economic confidence, energy markets, supply chains and growth prospects, particularly for emerging economies like Pakistan.”
The Finance Minister further observed that “Pakistan’s economic planning and fiscal framework continued to take into account potential external and geopolitical risks, while highlighting that greater regional stability created stronger prospects for investment, trade and long-term economic resilience.”
Falconer appreciated Pakistan’s reform agenda, highlighting its breadth and seriousness, and underlining the importance of sustained implementation, institutional strengthening and greater economic competitiveness.
He also reaffirmed the UK’s continued interest in deepening engagement in areas of mutual economic cooperation.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Pakistan-UK relations and continuing collaboration in support of economic stability, reform and regional peace.
