Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has expressed confidence in the nation’s economic situation, stating that the Pakistani economy is “moving in the right direction” and that “solid steps” have been taken over the past two and a half years to achieve stability.
He made these remarks during a virtual address to the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference 2025, where he highlighted the country’s economic progress. The finance minister noted that Pakistan has secured cooperation from friendly countries to help stabilize its trade and economy.
He pointed out that three global rating agencies have praised Pakistan’s economic measures, calling it a positive signal. Furthermore, he stated that there has been a significant decrease in both the inflation rate and the policy rate in the country.
Discussing future plans, Muhammad Aurangzeb described the “Blue Economy” as a potential “game-changer” for Pakistan. He also confirmed that steps are being taken to modernize and improve the efficiency of the ports in Karachi, Gwadar, and Port Qasim.
