Govt flags IPO pipeline, power sector opportunities to global investors

Pakistan presented its progress on macroeconomic stabilisation, structural reforms and renewed reach into global capital markets at a roundtable hosted by Barclays for investors, according to Mettis Global. Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad attended the session, which was held on October 13, 2026. Aurangzeb cited stronger fiscal and external accounts, a continuing run of primary budget surpluses and a firmer foreign exchange reserve position.

Progress under the IMF programme, upgrades to the country's credit ratings and fresh borrowing through private placements, Panda bonds and Eurobonds were also highlighted by the minister. Ongoing reforms span tax policy, the energy sector and state-owned enterprise changes, while privatisation plans and proposals to outsource airport operations were also discussed.

Aurangzeb also pointed to growing investor appetite, citing a robust pipeline of upcoming IPOs and overseas interest in the electricity distribution companies. He then asked the central bank head to speak on price pressures, monetary settings and the external sector, before a question-and-answer round that concluded the roundtable, covering the economic outlook and investment prospects.