On Thursday, President Asif Ali Zardari met with a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to review Pakistan’s economic condition and the status of the ongoing IMF programme. The delegation was led by Jihad Azour, Director of the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia Department.
Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, and several senior officials also attended the meeting.
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During the talks, President Zardari acknowledged the IMF’s significant contribution to Pakistan’s economic stability. He highlighted that the current IMF programme has been crucial in aiding the country’s financial recovery and is expected to foster further economic growth.
Representatives from the IMF delegation praised the programme for helping to stabilize inflation, foreign exchange reserves, and the fiscal deficit. They expressed satisfaction with the progress made in Pakistan’s economic reforms and affirmed that the programme is on the right track.
President Zardari expressed gratitude for the IMF’s continued support and cooperation with Pakistan. He also commended the Ministry of Finance and its team for their efforts in driving economic improvements.
The meeting underscored a shared commitment to ongoing collaboration aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s economy and maintaining the momentum of reform efforts.
