Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said the government is focused on structural reforms and private sector-led growth as part of the broader strategy for sustainable economic recovery.
He was talking to newly appointed High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan Tarik Ali Khan in Islamabad today.
The Finance Minister welcomed the High Commissioner and apprised him about Pakistan’s recent economic performance and reform agenda.
He said that country’s macroeconomic indicators had shown marked improvement, with inflation brought under control and fiscal discipline restored.
He noted that Canadian participation in projects such as the Reko Diq mine reflected the growing potential for deeper economic ties between the two countries.
The Minister invited Canadian investment in Pakistan’s renewable energy, mining, and technology sectors. He also underscored the need to enhance formal remittance channels from the Pakistani diaspora in Canada.
Speaking on the occasion, Tarik Ali Khan said Canada is actively pursuing infrastructure and energy expansion, including LNG and critical minerals development and sees opportunities to collaborate with Pakistan in these areas.
He also expressed Canada’s interest in supporting Pakistan’s green transition and climate resilience efforts.
