Finance Secretary, Citibank explore ways to diversify Pakistan’s financing sources

Mettis Global reported that Citibank applauded Pakistan for wrapping up the fourth review under its IMF programme and securing a Staff-Level Agreement. During a meeting in Bangkok, the bank and the government explored financing avenues in local and foreign-currency terms. Citibank also cited better economic indicators and a recent upgrade to Pakistan's sovereign credit ratings.

Finance Secretary Imdad Ullah Bosal and his team met the Citibank delegation on the margins of the 2026 World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok. The two parties discussed how to widen the range of funding sources, improve access to capital and design financing structures that suit the authorities' plan for managing public debt and raising funds.

Bosal said the government is focused on macroeconomic stability, a stronger financing framework and engagement with international lenders and markets to meet medium-term goals. Both sides agreed to remain in contact and keep exploring possible funding avenues and collaboration areas.