Pakistan pitches its privatisation and reform plans to global investors in London

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan launched a fresh bid to attract foreign capital on Tuesday, with a high-level delegation led by Muhammad Ali, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Privatisation, and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb arriving in London to pitch investment opportunities amid the country’s sweeping economic reform agenda.

The two-day visit aims to court top global investors, spotlight Pakistan’s privatisation program, and reinforce investor confidence. Meetings are slated with executives from financial giants including Deutsche Bank, Berenberg Bank, Amundi Fund Group, STJ Partners, and TTB Partners, as Islamabad seeks strategic investment to support its reform-driven economic recovery.

“This visit reflects Pakistan’s forward-looking vision,” said Ali. “We are here to build trust, forge partnerships, and demonstrate that Pakistan is open for business—with a clear agenda for growth, stability, and opportunity.”

The London tour will culminate on May 8 at Pakistan Investors Day, hosted by Jefferies, where Ali will lead a series of presentations aimed at highlighting Pakistan’s economic turnaround and privatisation roadmap. The event is expected to draw a focused audience of global fund managers, investment bankers and institutional investors.

The outreach comes as Pakistan implements a renewed privatisation strategy to divest state-owned enterprises, unlock private sector growth, and meet IMF-backed reform milestones. The government hopes to signal stability and readiness for long-term capital amid a fragile macroeconomic backdrop.