Pakistan welcomes World Bank efforts to mobilise private capital

Pakistan has welcomed the World Bank’s efforts in FY2026 to mobilise private capital for development and its commitment to working faster and more closely with countries and investors.

In a post on X, the Ministry of Finance said the efforts highlighted the importance of mobilising greater private investment to support sustainable human capital development, create better livelihoods and strengthen economies to deliver prosperous growth.

“Pakistan remains firmly committed to strengthening the business environment, ensuring policy predictability, improving the investment climate and advancing reforms to support private-sector-led growth,” the ministry said.

It added that Pakistan valued its partnership with the World Bank and looked forward to deepening cooperation to unlock new investment, mobilise greater private capital, accelerate economic growth and support job creation.

The ministry said the cooperation would also help translate development opportunities into tangible outcomes for the people.

Pakistan welcomes the @WorldBankGroup’s efforts in FY2026 to mobilize private capital for development and its commitment to work faster and more closely with countries and investors. These efforts reflect the importance of mobilizing greater private investment to support…

— Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan (@Financegovpk) September 29, 2026

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the market open ceremony at the London Stock Exchange, where Pakistan’s $3 billion dual-tranche Eurobonds were listed. The transaction has marked Pakistan’s largest-ever international capital market transaction and attracted nearly $6 billion in orders, according to the Finance Ministry.

Addressing the ceremony, prime minister Shehbaz Sharif invited foreign business stakeholders to invest in Pakistan.

The prime minister said Pakistan was determined to promote peace in the region, adding that efforts in this regard would further strengthen in the future.

He said security and safety remained the government’s top priorities and assured foreign investors of a secure environment for investment in different sectors.

The ceremony was held at the London Stock Exchange Group headquarters at Paternoster Square, where London Stock Exchange Group CEO David Schwimmer and senior officials welcomed the prime minister.

Shehbaz Sharif’s participation in the ceremony highlighted Pakistan’s growing financial engagement with London’s financial institutions.