Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the government's commitment to maintaining macroeconomic stability while creating an enabling environment for business and investment. During a meeting with a delegation from the Pakistan Business Council (PBC), led by Chief Executive Officer Javed Kureishi and Chairperson Dr. Zeelaf Munir, he emphasized the government's recognition of the importance of upgrading port, road, and rail infrastructure to bolster domestic commerce and expand external trade opportunities.According to Radio Pakistan, Aurangzeb also addressed the ongoing flood situation, describing the government's efforts in rescue and relief operations, infrastructure rehabilitation, and need-based assessments. He highlighted the importance of drawing lessons from the 2020 floods to improve the current response strategies.The Finance Minister expressed confidence that price pressures would remain under control, aided by reduced oil prices, which are helping to manage imported inflat ion. He noted that the government is vigilantly monitoring economic developments, with the Steering Committee on Inflation, chaired by the Prime Minister, having already convened its first meeting. A second meeting is scheduled for later this week.The PBC delegation expressed appreciation for the government's economic direction and policy measures, pledging full support in policy research and formulation.