Pakistan has re-emerged as a focal point for global investors, gaining renewed interest from long-term partners encouraged by improving economic indicators, stronger market performance, and a sustained commitment to structural reforms. These sentiments took center stage at the Momentum 2025 conference in Riyadh, where global policymakers and financial leaders gathered to examine new models for development financing in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
At the conference, Khurram Schehzad, Advisor to the Finance Minister, met with Philipp Hildebrand, Vice Chairman of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm with nearly $13.5 trillion in assets under management. During the meeting, Schehzad presented Pakistan’s evolving investment landscape, which he described as significantly strengthened by renewed business and consumer confidence. He highlighted ongoing reforms in Pakistan’s economic governance, including advancements in debt management, energy sector restructuring, privatisation efforts, state-owned enterprise reforms, and tax administration improvements.
Schehzad also underscored the strategic support Pakistan has received from international financial institutions as the country progresses on a home-grown economic reform agenda. This stability, coupled with improving credit ratings and strong performance in capital markets, has contributed to heightened investor confidence. He noted that Pakistan’s capital market has outperformed several global benchmarks, a trend that reflects a broader shift in investor sentiment.
Philipp Hildebrand acknowledged Pakistan’s recovery trajectory and its strong potential in the years ahead, according to Schehzad’s statement shared on LinkedIn. The recognition from such a prominent global investment figure further reinforces Pakistan’s presence on the radar of major financial institutions evaluating growth opportunities in emerging markets.
Momentum 2025, a three-day high-level gathering, brought together global policymakers, development organizations, sovereign wealth funds, and financial institutions to discuss innovative financing mechanisms aimed at accelerating development outcomes. With participation from more than 120 regional and international organizations and over 100 expert speakers, the conference has positioned itself as a premier hub for turning policy concepts into actionable initiatives with high impact.
The event forms a key part of Saudi Arabia’s broader efforts under Vision 2030 to foster regional economic transformation, attract global investment, and drive sustainable development partnerships. For Pakistan, the platform offered an opportunity to communicate its reform progress, market potential, and long-term investment roadmap to some of the most influential voices in global finance.
Pakistan’s renewed visibility at such international forums comes at a time when global capital flows are increasingly competitive and selective. The country’s emphasis on regulatory improvements, fiscal consolidation, and climate-adaptive development strategies has heightened the interest of global investors looking for stable, reform-oriented emerging markets.
Momentum 2025 has therefore served not only as a platform for high-level dialogue but also as a catalyst for repositioning Pakistan within global investment discussions. With strengthened fundamentals and ongoing reforms, the country is now better positioned to attract sustained foreign investment and convert renewed global interest into tangible economic outcomes.
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