Finance Minister Aurangzeb, Gates Foundation Discuss Pakistan's Economic & Social Development

Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met a Gates Foundation delegation, including Dr Anita Zaidi and Ms Kalpana Kochhar, to explore enhanced collaboration in human capital, health, and women's economic participation. Discussions covered strengthening Pakistan's private equity ecosystem, mobilizing long-term capital, and improving access to finance for SMEs through digital pathways. The Minister also highlighted government efforts on privatization, expenditure reforms, and revenue mobilization. This meeting signals ongoing international support and focus on Pakistan's long-term economic and social development, but is unlikely to have an immediate, direct impact on gold or currency rates.

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