{
  "id": 12751930,
  "title": "Mariam Kayani made adviser to IMF ED",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/mariam-kayani-made-adviser-to-imf-ed",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-08T00:42:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443226/mariam-kayani-made-adviser-to-imf-ed"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The government has appointed Mariam Kayani, a BPS-20 officer of Pakistan Administrative Service, as adviser to the executive director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington for three years on deputation. Kayani, currently serving as joint secretary in the Finance Division, has extensive experience in public administration, policy development, and external finance, with international exposure including the Humphrey Fellowship in the United States and an Australia Awards scholarship at the University of Sydney. Her appointment follows a selection process initiated by the Finance Ministry and approval by the Prime Minister's Office, replacing Saifullah Dogar who completed his three-year tenure. Kayani's responsibilities will include assisting with financing requests, Article IV consultation reports, and policy papers, as well as engaging with the wider business of the IMF and member countries.",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}