IMF managing director meets Aurangzeb, hails Pakistan’s reform progress, macroeconomic stability
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has commended Pakistan’s “continued progress on economic reforms” under the Fund’s programme and the resulting macroeconomic stability.
She met with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on the sidelines of the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings 2026 in Washington, where the finance czar had arrived on Monday. During his visit, Aurangzeb was expected to participate in over 50 high-level engagements from April 13 to 18.
“Great to see Aurangzeb at the IMF Meetings!” Georgieva said on X early on Thursday.
“Strong programme implementation has helped Pakistan maintain macroeconomic stability and build confidence,” the IMF official said.
She emphasised that “sound policies and deeper structural reforms remain key to sustaining growth and raising welfare for all Pakistanis”.
In its statement on the interaction, the finance ministry recalled Georgieva’s remarks, noting that she “appreciated Pakistan’s continued progress on economic reforms”.
“The remarks reflect growing international recognition of Pakistan’s reform efforts and its commitment to maintaining economic stability through prudent policymaking,” the ministry noted.
A day ago, Aurangzeb also met IMF’s First Deputy Managing Director Dan Katz and briefed him on the immediate impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict on Pakistan’s economy and outlined the government’s policy response.
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