Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has departed for a three-day official visit to London aimed at deepening economic ties, attracting foreign investment, and engaging with British government officials, global financial institutions, and business leaders.
During his stay, the finance minister is scheduled to address several investment forums and seminars, where he will present a clear and updated picture of Pakistan’s economic outlook, Express News reported.
The visit is part of the government’s broader effort to promote investor confidence and highlight Pakistan’s investor-friendly policies.
One of the key engagements includes participation in an investment roundtable titled "Pakistan Access Day," organised by Jefferies, a leading investment banking firm.
Aurangzeb will also attend a roundtable discussion with UK-based tech investors, focusing on opportunities in artificial intelligence, mining, and healthcare. Muhammad Ali, the Prime Minister’s Advisor on Investment, will accompany him at both events.
Aurangzeb’s visit includes high-level government meetings. He is set to visit His Majesty’s Treasury Department, where he will meet with Lord Livermore, the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, along with other senior officials.
The finance minister will also visit the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) for meetings with Leo Docherty, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Middle East, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and other senior British officials.
In addition, the minister will engage with officials at the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) and meet its Chair, Richard Hughes, along with his senior team.
Aurangzeb is also scheduled to visit the Bank of England headquarters, where he will hold discussions with Governor Andrew Bailey and his team.
His visit includes meetings with top executives of major financial institutions such as Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered Bank. He will also meet with Simon Baugh, Chief Executive of the UK Government Communication Service, and Marcus Hall, Head of Cargill Global Trading UK.
Discussions are also planned with representatives of British American Tobacco.
Beyond formal engagements, Aurangzeb and Muhammad Ali will attend a business dinner hosted by the Pakistan High Commission in London, which will bring together prominent British investors and business leaders.
The finance minister will also participate in interactive sessions with selected members of the international and British press, where he will address questions on Pakistan’s economic reforms, fiscal strategy, and investment priorities.
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