Summary The Mission appreciated the government’s continued commitment to prudent economic management and reform implementation.
ISLAMABAD (APP) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) here on Wednesday acknowledged the positive progress made by Pakistan in maintaining macroeconomic stability despite a challenging global and regional environment.
The appreciation was made by the visiting IMF Mission, led by Mission Chief Ms. Iva Petrova during a meeting with Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and his team.
The Mission appreciated the government’s continued commitment to prudent economic management and reform implementation. It emphasized the importance of sustaining reform momentum, maintaining fiscal discipline, and advancing structural reforms to support durable and inclusive economic growth.
Discussions during the meeting also focused on the broader macroeconomic framework, the government’s reform agenda, and priorities for the upcoming budget.
The Mission reaffirmed its commitment to continued engagement and constructive cooperation with Pakistan in support of the country’s economic reform programme and long-term economic resilience.
Earlier, minister Aurangzeb briefed the visiting IMF mission on Pakistan’s macroeconomic outlook, fiscal strategy, reform priorities, and the government’s ongoing efforts to ensure sustainable economic stability and long-term growth.
The discussions focused on Pakistan’s macroeconomic stabilization efforts, preparations for the upcoming federal budget, and the broader reform agenda aimed at strengthening fiscal and external sustainability while fostering sustainable economic growth.
Both sides exchanged views on maintaining reform momentum, preserving macroeconomic stability, and advancing structural reforms to promote investment, productivity, and export-led growth within a balanced and forward-looking policy framework.
