President Asif Ali Zardari met with a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday to discuss Pakistan’s economic situation and 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 other senior officials were also present during the meeting.
During the discussion, President Zardari acknowledged the IMF's role in contributing to Pakistan's economic stability. He noted that the ongoing IMF programme has been instrumental in supporting the country’s financial recovery and will help drive further economic growth.
"The IMF programme has played a helpful role in stabilizing inflation, foreign exchange reserves, and the fiscal deficit," said members of the visiting delegation. They expressed satisfaction with the progress of Pakistan’s economic reforms and noted that the IMF programme is moving in the right direction.
President Zardari appreciated the IMF’s continued support and thanked the international financial institution for its cooperation with Pakistan. He also praised the efforts of the Ministry of Finance and its team for their initiatives toward economic improvement.
The meeting reaffirmed mutual commitment to continued collaboration in strengthening Pakistan's economy and sustaining reform momentum.
