ISLAMABAD – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday said the government is committed to building vibrant and inclusive capital markets that can play a pivotal role in financing economic expansion, broadening investor participation, and advancing the structural reforms.
Chairing the inaugural meeting of the Capital Market Development Council (CMDC) in Islamabad, he said developing a modern, integrated, and investor-friendly capital market ecosystem is a key national priority, which is essential for improving access to finance, promoting savings, deepening market activity, and strengthening Pakistan’s long-term economic resilience.
The meeting brought together senior leadership from key financial institutions, corporate sector, regulators, and government departments.
The Council reviewed the Terms of Reference and the overall roadmap for capital market development plan and strategy, emphasizing the adoption of global best practices and a structured approach to market broadening, deepening and widening.
Earlier, Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain met with Director General of International Labour Organization in Geneva.
During the meeting, he reaffirmed Pakistan’s continued commitment to strengthen Pakistan-ILO cooperation and coordination in the world of work.
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