International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has praised Pakistan’s progress on economic reforms and noted improvements in macroeconomic stability following a meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, according to statements released on the sidelines of the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings 2026 in Washington. Read More: Finmin highlights reform priorities at Harvard discussion The finance minister […]
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Pakistan, IMF begin crucial economic review talks in Islamabad
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund have commenced key economic review talks in Islamabad, marking a critical stage in ongoing financial discussions. The government is briefing the IMF delegation on the country’s progress in macroeconomic stability, fiscal reforms, and governance measures. Officials emphasized that these negotiations are essential for assessing Pakistan’s economic outlook and ensuring […]
Pakistan inflation steady as economy strengthens
Pakistan’s Finance Division has projected that inflation will remain within the 5 to 6 percent range in January, signaling stable consumer prices and reflecting the country’s efforts to maintain economic balance. Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation stood at 5.6 percent year-on-year in December 2025, down from 6.1 percent in November, while it was 4.1 percent […]
Global agencies hail Pakistan’s economic turnaround
International rating agencies have recognized significant improvement in Pakistan’s economy. The country’s foreign exchange reserves have reached historic highs. Agencies such as Gallup and Dun & Bradstreet have confirmed this positive trend. According to reports, consumer confidence in Pakistan has risen by 19 percent, reflecting growing trust in economic policies. In March 2022, the country’s […]
Pakistan to launch $250M Panda bond in january
Pakistan is preparing to issue its first Panda Bond tranche in January, aiming to raise $250 million, the finance ministry confirmed after a high-level review chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The minister highlighted that entering the Chinese onshore bond market is part of a “structured and programmatic financing strategy” designed to strengthen debt management […]
Pakistan shifts focus from aid to trade, says Aurangzeb
Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that Pakistan is moving away from aid dependency and prioritizing trade and investment to ensure long-term economic sustainability and mutually beneficial partnerships, especially with GCC countries. In an interview with CNN Business Arabia, Aurangzeb highlighted that Pakistan’s economic confidence has strengthened due to comprehensive reforms. Inflation has dropped […]
IMF to disburse $1.2bn to Pakistan after board approval
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has scheduled a meeting of its executive board on December 8 to approve the immediate disbursement of $1.2 billion to Pakistan under two concurrent programmes. The funds include $1 billion under the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and $200 million under the $1.4 billion Resilience and Sustainability Fund […]