Islamabad: In a recent meeting held at the Finance Division, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, engaged with a high-level delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), led by Ms. Linda Rudo Munyengeterwa, the Global Director for Public Private Privatization and Corporate Finance Advisory. The discussion focused on IFC’s potential role in supporting Pakistan’s economic reform and investment initiatives.

The IFC delegation expressed their commitment to exploring investment opportunities within Pakistan’s macroeconomic framework. They highlighted their interest in engaging with government stakeholders to pinpoint potential areas for collaboration. IFC’s extensive global expertise in sectors such as infrastructure, energy, transport, and public finance was noted as a strategic asset for supporting Pakistan’s development goals.

The Finance Minister welcomed the delegation’s interest and acknowledged the technical expertise and advisory support that IFC can provide. He emphasized the importance of maintaining macroeconomic stability, which he noted had been largely achieved, and how it serves as a foundation for sustainable growth. The Minister also stressed the role of international institutions like IFC in utilizing their financial resources through public-private partnerships to address fiscal challenges and meet developmental needs.

The IFC delegation reiterated their willingness to collaborate with Pakistan, offering both advisory and investment support. They reaffirmed their focus on fostering long-term and inclusive economic development in partnership with Pakistani stakeholders.