Govt courts Deutsche Bank for investment, financing opportunities

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met Jamal Al Kishi, Regional CEO for Middle East and Africa at Deutsche Bank, on September 2, 2026, Mettis Global reported. The talks covered Pakistan's economic outlook, investment openings and wider engagement with the German lender. Country Manager Ali Haider Zaidi also attended the session.

Aurangzeb pointed to progress on structural reforms and efforts to build an export-led growth model. He cited better fiscal and external accounts, steadier macroeconomic conditions, and positive views from credit rating bodies and development partners. Al Kishi praised the gains made in the last two years, which he said gave growth a firmer footing.

On external financing, the minister outlined a medium-term plan to handle foreign borrowing more evenly and open new sources of funds, including global capital markets. He also pitched opportunities to Saudi-based companies in infrastructure, energy, mining and technology. Al Kishi said Deutsche Bank intends to keep its long-term commitment to Pakistan and widen its corporate and investment banking services.