Aurangzeb sets priorities for Pakistan’s G-24 Chairmanship

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has set out Pakistan’s priorities after taking over the G-24 chairmanship on November 1, 2026, during a virtual briefing with the group’s secretariat. Business Recorder reported that the agenda will focus on coordination among members, consensus-building and stronger representation for emerging and developing economies in international policy discussions.

Aurangzeb highlighted reform of the global monetary and financial system, access to affordable development finance, economic resilience, and trade and investment opportunities. Pakistan is expected to host the G-24 Technical Group Meeting in February 2027, ahead of further ministerial engagements alongside IMF, World Bank meetings. He also called for early preparations and continued consultation with member countries to shape practical proposals.