Pakistan, Deloitte Discuss Critical Minerals, Energy Reforms

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb met today with a senior delegation from Deloitte, led by Richard Longstaff, Managing Director and Head of Energy / Critical Minerals, and Mr.Sofyan Y., Partner at Deloitte Risk and Financial Advisory – Government and Public Services. This engagement followed up on discussions held during the International Monetary Fund/The World Bank Spring Meetings 2025 in Washington DC, where potential areas for collaboration were identified, including energy reforms, critical minerals, privatization, and the Country Partnership Framework (CPF).

Welcoming the delegation, the Finance Minister expressed appreciation for Deloitte’s sustained interest in Pakistan’s reform agenda. He highlighted the government’s focus on structural reforms driven by private sector expertise and stressed the importance of aligning support with productivity and export-oriented growth.

Discussions centered on operationalizing the CPF and leveraging Deloitte’s global advisory experience to deliver streamlined, outcome-based development across sectors such as energy, climate, health, mining, and public-private initiatives. The delegation also shared plans for consultations with key stakeholders including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the Economic Affairs Division.

The Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s reform priorities — climate resilience and population management — and emphasized the need for strategic and technical support over financing. Both sides agreed to maintain close coordination and work jointly on high-impact initiatives aligned with Pakistan’s transformation goals.