An emergency meeting was convened today in the Finance Division under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, a press release by the finance ministry said.

Aurangzeb, joining on Zoom, convened the meeting to assess the current financial landscape in light of escalating regional tensions following the recent belligerent Indian aggression.

Participants conducted a rapid risk assessment and evaluated the current threat perception with an emphasis on ensuring national financial stability and security, the press release said.

“Recognizing the critical importance of market stability, the meeting reaffirmed the government’s firm commitment to maintaining business continuity across all financial and allied sectors.

“The participants also emphasized the importance of heightened vigilance against a wide range of threats, with a special focus on cybersecurity and communication infrastructure. Contingency plans have been reinforced to ensure operational resilience and secure communication lines across financial institutions.”