Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a productive meeting with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), discussing the successes of Pakistan’s ongoing IMF programme. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2025 in Dubai, highlighted the macroeconomic stability Pakistan has achieved through comprehensive reforms.
The conversation revolved around Pakistan’s commitment to structural reforms and fiscal discipline, which have played a pivotal role in stabilizing the economy. Sharif expressed confidence in the reforms being vital for sustainable long-term growth, focusing particularly on tax reform, energy efficiency, and boosting the private sector.
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Georgieva praised Pakistan’s progress under the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF), noting the improvement in economic performance, including rising growth and decreasing inflation. She highlighted the positive trajectory Pakistan is on, attributing much of this success to the effective implementation of reforms.
Commending Prime Minister Sharif’s leadership, Georgieva reiterated the IMF’s ongoing support for Pakistan. She stressed that maintaining fiscal discipline, structural reforms, and good governance is essential for ensuring the country’s long-term economic stability.
