Pakistan pitches bold reform, investment vision at IMF, World Bank meetings

October 13, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan has introduced a high-level economic engagement drive in Washington as the country’s Finance Minister attends the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group.

The six-day visit is focused on deepening Pakistan’s partnership with international financial institutions, advancing investment opportunities, and showcasing the government’s ongoing economic reforms.

Senior officials from the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington received the Finance Minister and his delegation upon arrival. During the visit, he is scheduled to participate in over 65 engagements, including bilateral meetings, plenary sessions, investment forums, and media interactions.

The Finance Minister will represent Pakistan at the IMF and World Bank plenary meetings, and hold discussions with senior leadership of the IMF, World Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).

A major highlight of the visit will be a one-on-one meeting with World Bank President Ajay Banga, followed by participation in a special dinner hosted by Banga for finance ministers from select countries.

The Finance Minister will also meet IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the G24 and MENAP (Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan) group sessions, where he will deliver a keynote address.

As part of his agenda, he will join a World Bank hosted regional roundtable on the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) digital transformation, alongside tax officials from various countries sharing their reform experiences. The Finance Minister will also participate in two major events organized by the World Economic Forum (WEF).

During the visit, meetings are planned with finance leaders from China, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Azerbaijan.

He will also engage with senior officials from the White House, the U.S. Treasury Department, and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).

In addition, the Finance Minister will meet members of the U.S.-Pakistan Business Council to discuss tax proposals and investment opportunities in Pakistan.

He will also hold talks with global credit rating agencies, commercial banks, and Middle Eastern investment institutions to strengthen investor confidence in Pakistan’s economy.

The itinerary includes visits to prominent U.S. think tanks such as the Atlantic Council and the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE).

He will also interact with Pakistani-American community leaders and give interviews to international and U.S. media outlets.

According to the Ministry of Finance, the visit aims to enhance Pakistan’s engagement with multilateral institutions, promote sustainable economic growth, and attract long-term investment into key sectors of the economy.

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