Pakistan lauds IMF's support to address socio-economic impact of COVID-19

MG News | May 15, 2020 at 10:02 AM GMT+05:00

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May 15, 2020: Minister for Economic Affairs, Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar has appreciated the IMF's support of 1.386 billion dollar under the Rapid Financing Instrument to address the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.

The appreciation was made during his meeting with IMF Resident Representative in Pakistan Ms. Teresa Daban Sanchez in Islamabad.

The meeting discussed the looming global economic crisis and negative impact on communities due to the pandemic.

Khusro Bakhtyar expressed hope that IMF and Pakistan would address the emerging situation while focusing on social safety nets for vulnerable section of the society.

Resident Representative of IMF said that her organization would continue to cooperate with Pakistan for sustainable economic growth in future.

Radio Pakistan

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