Bangkok: The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held discussions with Mr. Dan Katz, First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), during the World Bank Group-IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. Their talks focused on Pakistan’s macroeconomic stabilization, progress under the IMF-supported program, and ongoing structural reforms.

According to the Press Information Department, the Finance Minister emphasized improvements in investor confidence, sovereign credit rating upgrades, and renewed access to international capital markets. He reiterated the government’s dedication to fiscal discipline, tax reforms, privatization, and sustainable economic growth.

Both parties acknowledged the staff-level agreement and noted advancements in fiscal performance, foreign exchange reserves, inflation, and external sector stability. The discussions also addressed the impact of the Middle East conflict on energy prices and inflation, with an emphasis on providing targeted relief for vulnerable households while maintaining fiscal constraints. They confirmed their commitment to ongoing cooperation and maintaining macroeconomic stability in the face of external challenges.