Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for Davos, Switzerland, to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026.
According to sources, the Prime Minister is accompanied by a high-level delegation that includes Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi, and other senior officials.
Sources said that during his official visit, the Prime Minister will have important diplomatic and economic engagements. He will hold bilateral meetings with heads of state and government, as well as leaders of international organizations. The Prime Minister will present Pakistan’s stance on global and regional peace and development, and highlight the government’s vision and achievements in the areas of economy, trade, and investment opportunities.
A key part of the visit is a business roundtable meeting jointly organized by Pakistan and the World Economic Forum. Leaders of major global companies will participate in the meeting, many of whom are interested in exploring new investment opportunities in Pakistan or expanding their existing investments.
It is noteworthy that the annual World Economic Forum meeting brings together political leaders, business figures, heads of international organizations, and representatives of civil society on a single platform. The forum discusses contemporary geopolitical, political, economic, social, and environmental issues.
According to sources, Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan on Monday on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting. During the meeting, both sides discussed Pakistan’s economic situation and ways to enhance investment cooperation.
The two ministers reviewed Pakistan’s recent economic progress and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the long-standing economic partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Muhammad Aurangzeb briefed his Saudi counterpart on key macroeconomic indicators, stating that Pakistan’s economy is on a path of stability and growth. He added that foreign exchange reserves have improved and are now sufficient to cover nearly three months of imports, reflecting the strengthening of the country’s economy.
