Aurangzeb meets IMF chief, briefs investors on Pakistan’s economy

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held talks with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Bangkok, according to Business Recorder. The talks took place on the margins of the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2026, where he briefed global investors on stabilisation, fiscal tightening and plans to widen external financing. Aurangzeb also addressed a JP Morgan investment seminar titled Pakistan: The Road to Resilience in a Turbulent Global Economy Landscape.

Speaking at the seminar, he pointed to gains in macroeconomic stability, revenue generation and sustained primary surpluses. Remittances were described as strong, reserves had improved, and the current account deficit was kept in check, with external debt repayments also discussed.

He outlined a plan to diversify international financing and replace expensive borrowing without expanding the stock of external debt. He reaffirmed support for the IMF programme, continued structural reforms and a prudent monetary policy aimed at containing inflation. Targeted help for vulnerable households, careful energy procurement, export-led growth, federal and provincial fiscal coordination and deeper trade and investment ties were also highlighted.