Pakistan’s Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb visited the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Tuesday, pledging full government support for the capital markets and committing to improve the ease of doing business.
The visit underscores a broader push by the finance ministry to stabilize investor sentiment and streamline regulatory frameworks amid ongoing economic adjustments.
Aurangzeb emphasized the importance of a transparent and efficient regulatory environment for sustaining market liquidity and attracting foreign investment.
Aurangzeb emphasized the importance of a transparent and efficient regulatory environment for sustaining market liquidity and attracting foreign investment.
His engagement with SECP leadership comes as part of a wider strategy to intensify consultations with trading and industrial sectors, positioning direct dialogue with business leaders as a cornerstone of current economic policy.
The finance minister has previously advocated for a fully digitalized taxation system, arguing that automation is critical to eliminating revenue leakages and enhancing collection efficiency.
These structural reforms are intended to bolster fiscal stability and create a more predictable operating environment for corporate entities listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.