Shehbaz Sharif addresses London Stock Exchange to promote Pakistan's economy

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has become the first Pakistani premier to address the London Stock Exchange, participating in the market opening ceremony. During his visit to the UK, Sharif highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen its economy and noted that improving macroeconomic indicators are evident, specifically citing the issuance of $3 billion in Eurobonds as a sign of strengthening economic conditions.

Sharif held a series of meetings with senior executives from major global financial institutions, including Barclays, JPMorgan, Citi, BlackRock, and Rothschild & Co. The discussions focused on Pakistan’s economic reform agenda, investment opportunities, and expanding cooperation within the international financial sector.

Key engagements included meetings with JPMorgan to discuss capital markets and trade finance, and Barclays to discuss macroeconomic stabilization and investment in the financial sector. The Prime Minister’s Office stated that these meetings underscore growing international interest in Pakistan’s improving investment climate and economic reform trajectory.