Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb departed for London on Tuesday for a high-level three-day official visit aimed at strengthening economic ties and attracting foreign investment to Pakistan.

According to a statement issued by the Finance Division, the minister is scheduled to meet with British government officials, business leaders, and global investors to present a comprehensive overview of Pakistan’s economic landscape.

Aurangzeb will participate in several high-profile events, including an investment roundtable titled “Pakistan Access Day”, organized by Jefferies.

He is also expected to engage in discussions with UK-based technology investors focused on artificial intelligence, mining, and healthcare. Advisor to the Prime Minister on Investment, Muhammad Ali, will accompany the finance minister at these sessions.

During his visit, the finance minister will hold key meetings with British government departments, including His Majesty’s Treasury. He will meet Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Lord Livermore, and other senior officials.

He will also visit the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) for discussions with Leo Docherty, the UK’s Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Middle East, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

In addition, Aurangzeb is scheduled to meet with Richard Hughes, Chair of the UK’s Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), along with his team, and visit the Bank of England headquarters for talks with Governor Andrew Bailey and senior bank officials.

Further meetings are planned with senior executives of Deutsche Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, and British corporate leaders, including Simon Baugh, Chief Executive of the UK Government Communication Service; Marcus Hall, Head of Cargill Global Trading UK; and representatives from British American Tobacco.

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