Finance Minister Appreciates IFC’s Support for Reko Diq Project

Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Makhtar Diop and his team on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Finance Minister briefed the delegation on the strong macroeconomic indicators of the country and highlighted the recent sovereign credit rating upgrade by Fitch. He described this upgrade as an external validation of the government’s successful reform initiatives.

In his discussions, the Minister expressed gratitude for IFC’s support for the Reko Diq project. He also urged the Corporation to expedite its advisory work on the Karachi airport, stressing the importance of timely progress on this significant infrastructure project.