BeNewz
Related Articles
Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has left for London on an official visit. The visit is aimed at engaging with British authorities, investors, financial institutions, investment banks, business firms, and other organizations.
During the visit, the finance minister will also participate in various investment forums and seminars, where he will present a detailed overview of Pakistan’s current economic landscape.
According to the Ministry of Finance, the three-day visit will include participation in a roundtable discussion titled “Pakistan Access Day”, organized by Jefferies. Additionally, he will join another roundtable with UK tech investors, focusing on Pakistan’s investor-friendly policies in sectors such as artificial intelligence, mining, and healthcare. Advisor to the Prime Minister on Investment, Muhammad Ali, will accompany the finance minister in both sessions.
As part of his engagements, the finance minister will visit the UK Treasury Department and meet with the Treasury Financial Secretary, Lord Livermore, along with his team. He will also call on officials at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, where he is scheduled to meet the UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Middle East, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, Leo Docherty, along with other senior officials.
Further meetings include a visit to the UK’s Office for Budget Responsibility, where he will meet Chair Richard Hughes and his senior team, followed by a visit to the Bank of England’s headquarters for discussions with Governor Andrew Bailey and his team.
During the visit, the finance minister will also hold meetings with the CEOs of Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered Bank. He will meet Simon Baugh, CEO of the UK Government Communication Service, along with his colleagues. Additionally, meetings are scheduled with Marcus Hall, Head of Cargill Global Trading UK, and officials from British American Tobacco.
The finance minister, also accompanied by Advisor Muhammad Ali, will attend a dinner hosted by the Pakistan High Commission, where they will interact with local investors and businesspersons. He is also expected to participate in interactive sessions with selected representatives from international and British media outlets.
