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Washington D.C., During the World Bank Group-IMF Spring Meetings, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb engaged with international investors and financial institutions to promote Pakistan’s economic reforms and seek support for ongoing projects. The minister outlined the country’s recent progress under a Stand-By Arrangement with the IMF and discussed potential deeper engagements with global partners.
According to Press Information Department, Minister Aurangzeb detailed Pakistan’s efforts to stabilize its economy, including key reforms in the taxation and energy sectors and steps toward privatization. He expressed confidence in the country’s economic trajectory and hoped for an upgrade in Pakistan’s credit rating by Moody’s Investor Service, reflecting improved economic fundamentals and commitment to reforms.
During his interactions, Aurangzeb emphasized Pakistan’s robust growth in agriculture, strong remittance inflows, rising forex reserves, and a buoyant stock market, all indicative of a stabilizing economic environment. He also announced plans to enter into a larger and extended program with the IMF, building upon the success of the existing arrangement.
The Finance Minister held meetings with key stakeholders including the CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development, discussing funding for major projects like the Diamer Bhasha Dam and infrastructure developments. He assured partners of Pakistan’s readiness to present bankable projects to international investors, highlighting opportunities in sectors aligned with global trends such as climate change and digitalization.
In discussions with representatives from the UK and Citibank, Aurangzeb reiterated Pakistan’s focus on creating a favorable investment climate and advancing reforms in critical sectors. The UK’s upcoming involvement in Pakistani projects and Citibank’s continued engagement were seen as positive signs of international confidence in Pakistan’s economic management.
The Spring Meetings also provided a platform for the Finance Minister to advocate for Pakistan’s strategic economic initiatives at a roundtable organized by the World Bank, where he endorsed the World Bank’s comprehensive roadmap for Pakistan to achieve middle-income status by 2047.
Minister Aurangzeb’s engagements in Washington D.C. are part of a broader effort to reinforce Pakistan’s position on the global economic stage and attract foreign investment to support the country’s development goals.