Bangkok:Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to sustained economic reforms, emphasizing a shift from aid to trade and investment in international partnerships.

According to Radio Pakistan, Aurangzeb shared Pakistan's economic outlook and reform priorities at the Citi Macro Forum Session in Bangkok, Thailand. He highlighted the country's ongoing macroeconomic stabilization, noting three consecutive years of primary surpluses, a fiscal deficit at a 22-year low, and strengthened foreign exchange reserves. Aurangzeb expressed optimism that growth could reach or exceed four percent during the current fiscal year.

Additionally, the Finance Minister addressed investors at Standard Chartered Bank's Sovereign Investor Roundtable, part of the World Bank Group-IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok. He emphasized the importance of sustained structural reforms, fiscal discipline, and enhanced tax enforcement. Discussions also included investment- and export-led growth beyond the IMF programme, stronger reserves, inflation, energy security, targeted relief, and climate financing.