Business Recorder stated, citing sources, that Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is anticipated to request funding for a number of energy projects while in the US.
On his next visit to Washington, the finance czar will have a meeting with US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Geoffrey Ross Pyatt. The topics of discussion will center on problems facing the energy industry.
During a visit earlier this week, US Ambassador Donald Blome spoke with Finance Minister Aurangzeb about a variety of economic topics, including the state of Pakistan’s energy industry.
According to sources, the US envoy asked for information on the complete impact on Pakistan’s economy of the proposed restructuring of Chinese power sector debts.
