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Aurangzeb says Pakistan economy’s issues have been addressed

  • In address at Islamic capital markets conference, finance minister says country committed towards raising infrastructure finance through Shariah-compliant bonds
Published December 12, 2024
Muhammad Aurangzeb addresses the second International Islamic Capital Markets Conference & Expo

KARACHI: Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Thursday that Pakistan’s economy is moving towards sustainable economic growth, and hinted at mobilising critical financing for infrastructure development and poverty alleviation through Shariah-compliment bonds like Sukuks.

In his online address at the second International Islamic Capital Markets Conference & Expo in Karachi, Aurangzeb said Pakistan has faced economic challenges in recent years.

However, issues have now been addressed and “now we are on the right trajectory towards macroeconomic stability and going forward moving towards sustainable growth”.

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He said Islamic instruments like Sukuks and Shariah-compliant investment vehicles “are vital to mobilise financing to critical sectors like infrastructure development and poverty alleviation through Islamic financing”.

“With the mechanism in place, Pakistan has the potential to emerge as a leading global hub for Islamic finance.”

Aurangzeb said the government remains committed to transforming the financial system in line with Shariah principles.

Pakistan is not only committed to raising new investment through Islamic products but also determined “to reduce reliance on interest rate borrowing.”

He said 56% market capitalisation at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) comprises of Shariah-compliant securities. In the investment segment, 48% assets under management of mutual funds are Shariah-compliant. 66% funds under management of voluntary pension funds and 95% assets in REITs (real estate investment trust) are Shariah-compliant.

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He said the conference underscores Pakistan commitment in fostering a robust Islamic capital markets and highlights country’s dedication to transforming economic system in line with Shariah principles.

State Bank of Pakistan, Deputy Governor, Saleem Ullah said transforming Pakistan’s huge debt into Shariah-compliant products remained a huge challenge for the authorities concerned.

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KU Dec 12, 2024 01:04pm
Infrastructure development for what use? Can't anyone see or feel the socioeconomic unrest or destruction of rural economy n rise in crime? Ridiculous to assume all is well when it's exactly opposite.
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Az_Iz Dec 12, 2024 06:03pm
The country has seen boom,bust and stability many times. Now it is in the stability phase,of the latest cycle. If there is growth and stability, then one can celebrate.So, it is too early to celebrate
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Jehan zaib Dec 12, 2024 08:03pm
Every time IMF programme support pakistan economic outlook for couple of years. Lets see what will happen this time?
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Ali Dec 12, 2024 08:55pm
@KU,At present the only people trying unsuccessfully to create unrest are certain power hungry politicians. No one said that all is well as yet;but things are certainly moving in the right direction.
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Ali Dec 12, 2024 11:48pm
@Jehan zaib, yes,but the blame also lies with various govts.They either do not implement the much needed reforms or they reverse any made by a previous administration. PTI govt was the worse culprit.
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