FM stresses USA role in Pakistan's IMF programme

April 18, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan and the United States Treasury have held discussions on macroeconomic stabilization, capital market re-entry, external debt management, and investment opportunities in Pakistan's minerals and energy sectors, with the Finance Minister emphasizing the importance of continued US support for Pakistan's IMF programme.

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with Mr. Francis Brooke, Deputy Secretary at the United States Department of the Treasury, on the sidelines of the World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C, according to a press release issued.

The Finance Minister shared an overview of Pakistan's macroeconomic stabilization journey, its planned re-entry into international capital markets, and its external debt management strategy, while also briefing the Treasury leadership on progress and prospects in digital and virtual asset regulation.

Both sides discussed avenues for cooperation in energy, mineral development, and strengthening the anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism framework, with the Finance Minister highlighting key investment opportunities in Pakistan's minerals and energy sectors.

Reaffirming the depth and strength of bilateral economic engagement, Senator Aurangzeb highlighted the importance of continued United States support for Pakistan's programme with the International Monetary Fund.

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