Pakistan, IMF discuss economic reforms and resilience
Pakistan's Finance Minister met with IMF officials to review economic progress and discuss reforms.
Pakistan's Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with Jihad Azour, Director of the IMF's Middle East and Central Asia Department, according to the Press Information Department (PID).
The meeting covered Pakistan's economic performance and ongoing reforms. Both sides noted the country's resilience despite regional conflicts and reviewed progress on revenues, inflation, growth, and the current account.
Discussions also focused on energy procurement, winter preparedness, and fertilizer supplies to ensure food security. The IMF and Pakistan explored ways to strengthen reserves, reduce foreign exchange liabilities, and lower external debt repayment requirements.
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The Finance Minister reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to sustaining primary surpluses, reducing public debt, and advancing growth-friendly tax reforms while protecting social spending. The two sides also discussed privatization, private-sector participation, and export-oriented growth.
Both parties stressed the importance of maintaining reform momentum, political commitment, and effective communication, highlighting the link between economic stability and national security.