Pakistan Stock Exchange Hosts Public Debt Session to Strengthen Market Reforms
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), in collaboration with the Debt Management Office of the Ministry of Finance, successfully hosted a dedicated session on Public Debt at the Dr. Shamshad Akhtar Auditorium. The event brought together senior stakeholders from banks, brokerage houses, asset management companies, the State Bank of Pakistan, CDC, NCCPL, and representative bodies including PSBA, MUFAP, and FMAP, fostering dialogue on debt management strategies and market reforms.
The session featured presentations by key dignitaries, including Farrukh H. Sabzwari, CEO of PSX; Khurram Schehzad, Adviser to the Finance Minister; Omar M. Khan, Adviser on Debt Management; and Khaliq Uz Zaman, Director of Domestic Debt, Ministry of Finance. Speakers highlighted the government’s vision and planned initiatives for 2026, providing insights into both internal and external public debt management.
Discussions focused on the improving macroeconomic outlook, progress in public debt issuance during 2025, and reforms in Shariah-compliant debt instruments and their secondary market trading on PSX. The event included detailed statistical analyses and encouraged open dialogue through an interactive Q&A segment.
Khurram Schehzad emphasized, “Pakistan’s debt management strategy is firmly anchored in transparency and sustainability. As we move into 2026, our focus will remain on advancing market reforms and ensuring that debt auctions are conducted with efficiency and openness, thereby reinforcing investor confidence and supporting macroeconomic stability.”
Omar M. Khan urged market participants to innovate and develop new Shariah-compliant products to achieve debt management targets and diversify the investor base. He also praised reforms that have enabled efficient pricing, noting their importance in enhancing transparency and sustainability.
PSX CEO Farrukh H. Sabzwari stressed the need for continued collaboration between the Ministry of Finance, capital market infrastructure institutions, and market participants to support Pakistan’s economic stability and growth.
The session concluded with an engaging discussion and Q&A, marking a step forward in strengthening partnerships between the government and financial sector stakeholders.
