Massachusetts: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan has reached a pivotal moment of economic recovery and transformation. Addressing Pakistan Conference 2025, titled “Bridging Divides, Building Tomorrow: Pakistan’s Path to Inclusive Growth and Governance,” at Harvard University, he stated that the country has stabilized its fundamentals, restored confidence, and reignited growth despite inheriting an economy burdened with contracting GDP and depleting reserves.

According to Radio Pakistan, Muhammad Aurangzeb outlined the government’s strategy which includes maintaining fiscal discipline, controlling inflation, and advancing structural reforms in areas such as energy, taxation, governance, and the management of state-owned enterprises. He identified significant growth opportunities in Pakistan’s mineral resources, expanding IT sector, green energy initiatives, and its youthful entrepreneurial population. Strengthening human development was highlighted as critical to sustaining high, inclusive growth.

In his opening remarks, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, appreciated the participation of bright minds from various sectors who gathered to deliberate on Pakistan. He emphasized that due to its size, population, and strategic importance, Pakistan is too significant to be ignored. He stressed the necessity for serious, objective, and constructive discussions on Pakistan, noting that in today’s interconnected world, developments anywhere have global repercussions, making diplomacy more crucial than ever.

Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh highlighted the need for diplomacy to address common challenges through collective efforts. Referring to the ‘return of history,’ he observed that the evolving global landscape requires greater cooperation among nations. He reaffirmed that Pakistan is a peaceful nation focused on maximizing economic dividends and capitalizing on its strategic geographical location to foster growth and prosperity.