Bangkok: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, engaged in discussions with IMF Deputy Managing Director Mr. Nigel Clarke during the World Bank Group-IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, focusing on Pakistan’s economic progress and reform priorities.

According to Press Information Department, the Finance Minister expressed appreciation for the IMF’s partnership, emphasizing the importance of political ownership and the sustained implementation of reforms. He highlighted Pakistan’s re-entry into international capital markets and the positive response from investors. The meeting addressed the country’s targeted fuel subsidies aimed at protecting vulnerable populations and maintaining social cohesion, along with improvements in foreign reserves, consecutive primary surpluses, and a decreasing debt-to-GDP ratio.

The discussions also included topics such as sustainable growth, policy consistency, and the protection of health and education expenditures while maintaining fiscal discipline. Mr. Clarke underscored the necessity of adequate reserve buffers and stronger revenue streams to bolster investment in human capital, infrastructure, and public services.