ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Monday that the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is moving towards new milestones, driven by growing investor confidence and improving economic sentiment.
Addressing a virtual bell-ringing ceremony of the PSX, he said that confidence in the stock market has been steadily increasing, which is reflected in rising investment activity and market performance.
He added that the direction for economic growth has been clearly outlined in the budget 2026-27, which has already received a positive response. Parliamentary discussions on the budget are currently underway.
The finance minister also said that the successful Iran-US understanding is a result of collective diplomatic efforts by friendly countries, adding that Pakistan played an important role in supporting ceasefire efforts between the two sides.
He noted that both Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir have been acknowledged for the trust shown by the leadership of Iran and the United States.
Aurangzeb said Pakistan had been engaged in diplomatic efforts for the past three months to support the agreement, which would be formally signed on Friday.
He stated that Pakistan-China relations are strengthening, especially in business-to-business cooperation following the Prime Minister’s recent visit to China, and highlighted ongoing improvements in bilateral economic ties.