Aurangzeb meets IMF chief, briefs investors on Pakistan’s economy

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and presented an update on Pakistan's economic progress. The meeting took place during the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, and Aurangzeb also attended the JP Morgan Investment Seminar on "Pakistan: The Road to Resilience in a Turbulent Global Economy Landscape".

During his briefings, Aurangzeb highlighted significant achievements in macroeconomic stabilisation, fiscal consolidation, revenue mobilization, and the maintenance of primary surpluses. He mentioned the strength of remittances, enhanced foreign exchange reserves, a reduced current account deficit, and controlled external debt repayments. Aurangzeb emphasized the importance of diversifying international financing and avoiding increased borrowing without raising the external debt stock.

He reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to the IMF programme and continued structural reforms, alongside implementing prudent monetary policies to curb inflation. Aurangzeb stressed the need for targeted support for vulnerable households, careful energy procurement, and sustainable, export-led growth.

The discussions at the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings and the JP Morgan Investment Seminar also covered federal–provincial fiscal coordination and strengthening trade and investment partnerships.