Aurangzeb promises policy consistency to interested foreign businesses

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told Dutch and other interested overseas investors on Thursday that the government aims to offer steady policies rather than swings between boom and bust, Dawn reported. He said Pakistan's trade and investment position is strong, citing outside endorsement and rising confidence in the wake of ratings assigned by international agencies. He added that authorities are ready to develop and support foreign commercial activity wherever they can.

The event, which Dawn described as a Round Table Conference and Networking Reception, was held at the Netherlands Ambassador's Residence and brought together Dutch executives, senior Pakistani business figures, officials and members of the diplomatic corps. According to the report, the gathering highlighted how deeply Dutch companies are rooted in Pakistan, with over 50 firms represented across farming, food and drink, and industrial warehousing. The Netherlands ranks as Pakistan's second-largest trading partner within the EU, a position that supports jobs and food security.