Pakistan to hold 60+ global engagements at World Bank-IMF meetings

Pakistan plans more than 60 engagements with international lenders, investors and development partners during the World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings 2026, according to Mettis Global. The meetings run from October 12 to 18 in Bangkok, Thailand, and Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb is leaving for the city to lead the delegation. He plans to set out the country's economic outlook, reform progress and investment opportunities before the international finance community.

The programme includes talks with the IMF, World Bank Group, IFC and MIGA on the macroeconomic outlook and reforms, along with bilateral meetings with Saudi Arabia, China, Türkiye, Iran, the United Kingdom and Thailand. The minister will also meet the U.S. Treasury and the three major rating agencies, Fitch Ratings, Moody's and S&P Global. Roundtables with global banks and investors, including Standard Chartered Bank, are part of the schedule.

The government intends to showcase its agenda on exports, investment, employment, private enterprise and inclusive finance. Alibaba International Digital Commerce is also on the agenda, and the digital economy and e-commerce are set to be discussed. Policy panels will also look at easing sovereign risk for market-access economies and converting population trends into skills and jobs.