IMF delegation meets PM; govt commits to reform continuation

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of the government’s commitment to continue the reform agenda.

The PM held a meeting with the Managing Director of the IMF Kristalina Georgieva wherein both sides discussed Pakistan’s ongoing IMF program and the macroeconomic stability achieved through the government’s comprehensive reform agenda.

The meeting held on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2025 in Dubai, highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to implementing structural reforms and maintaining fiscal discipline, which had been instrumental in restoring economic stability and would be critical in driving sustainable growth, according to a PM Office press release issued Wednesday.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored the progress made under the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF), which has played a key role in stabilizing Pakistan’s economy; setting it on the path of long-term recovery.

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He reaffirmed the government’s resolve to sustain the reform momentum, particularly in critical areas such as tax reform, energy sector efficiency, and private sector development.

He assured the IMF chief of Pakistan’s commitment to economic prudence, efficiency, and sustainability as essential pillars for achieving inclusive and sustained growth. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, who was also present, said that the IMF Director praised Pakistan’s economic reforms and pointed out that macroeconomic stability was largely due to government efforts

Kristalina Georgieva commended Pakistan’s efforts in effectively implementing the IMF-supported program, highlighting the country’s improving economic performance with rising growth and declining inflation. She recognised that Pakistan is on the path to growth and has undergone economic recovery.

The IMF Managing Director also acknowledged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s leadership and personal commitment to driving the country’s reform agenda, which has been critical in achieving economic stability and progress.

She reiterated the IMF’s continued support for Pakistan’s reform agenda, emphasising the importance of sustained fiscal discipline, structural reforms, and good governance to ensure long-term economic stability and growth.

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