Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held discussions with senior Deutsche Bank officials on September 2, 2026, focusing on the country’s economic outlook, investment opportunities and prospects for expanding the bank’s engagement with Pakistan. The meeting took place with Jamal Al Kishi, Regional CEO for Middle East & Africa at Deutsche Bank, accompanied by Ali Haider Zaidi, Country Manager Pakistan. The discussions covered Pakistan’s ongoing economic reforms, external financing requirements, international capital market access and opportunities for greater participation by global and regional investors across key productive sectors.
During the meeting, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlighted the government’s efforts to implement structural reforms and develop a sustainable economic model driven by exports. He pointed to improvements in Pakistan’s fiscal position, external account and broader macroeconomic stability, while also noting positive assessments received from international rating agencies and development partners. The minister’s remarks reflected the government’s focus on strengthening economic fundamentals and creating conditions that can support increased investment and financing activity through international financial institutions and private-sector partners.
Jamal Al Kishi congratulated the Finance Minister and his team on the progress achieved during the past two years, particularly in areas including fiscal consolidation, the balance of payments, exports and remittances. According to the discussion, the improvement across these areas has provided a stronger foundation for sustainable economic growth and has contributed to a more favorable environment for international financial institutions to assess opportunities in Pakistan. The Deutsche Bank executive also reaffirmed the bank’s interest in maintaining and expanding its engagement with the country as Pakistan works to strengthen its economic position and attract additional sources of capital.
External financing remained a key area of discussion, with Aurangzeb outlining Pakistan’s medium-term strategy for managing and diversifying its external debt. The Finance Minister stressed the importance of expanding engagement with international capital markets and financial institutions while broadening access to diversified sources of external financing. Such diversification is being positioned as part of Pakistan’s wider approach toward managing external funding requirements and strengthening relationships with international financial institutions. The government is also seeking greater participation from private-sector partners to support investment and financing activity across sectors with potential for long-term economic returns.
The Finance Minister further highlighted investment opportunities available to international and regional investors, with particular attention to Saudi-based companies. He identified infrastructure, energy, oil and gas, utilities, mining and minerals, technology, blockchain and other productive sectors as areas offering potential investment opportunities. Aurangzeb also emphasized the importance of increasing private-sector participation and facilitating Saudi multinational companies interested in exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan. The government’s approach is aimed at strengthening business-to-business engagement while creating opportunities for foreign companies to participate in projects across a broad range of economic sectors.
Jamal Al Kishi reaffirmed Deutsche Bank’s long-term commitment to Pakistan and expressed interest in expanding the bank’s corporate and investment banking offerings and coverage in the country. He also pointed to opportunities for facilitating stronger engagement between Pakistan and companies based in the Middle East and North Africa, particularly Saudi Arabia. According to the discussion, Deutsche Bank sees potential to connect Pakistani opportunities with MENA-based companies while exploring investment and financing possibilities across important sectors of the economy. This could provide another channel for Pakistan to strengthen relationships with international and regional businesses and financial institutions.
Aurangzeb welcomed Deutsche Bank’s continued engagement with Pakistan and emphasized the importance of sustained cooperation with international financial institutions and private-sector partners. The government sees such cooperation as important for mobilizing investment, deepening financial markets and supporting long-term economic growth. The discussions with Deutsche Bank come as Pakistan continues efforts to improve its macroeconomic position, diversify external financing sources and attract international investment into productive sectors, including infrastructure, energy, technology and natural resources.
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