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Govt reports fiscal gains, debt falls to 68% of GDP
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has highlighted Pakistan’s economic progress despite persistent challenges, citing a 22-year low fiscal deficit, consecutive primary surpluses and rising tax revenues during a panel discussion at the World Bank–IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Pakistan reports 22-year low fiscal deficit, 3.7% growth at IMF meeting
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to economic reforms, regional integration and multilateral cooperation while highlighting improvements in fiscal management, economic growth and external stability at a regional meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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IMF warns short-term debt could raise government borrowing costs
Governments in advanced economies, the US in particular, should be careful about relying too heavily on short-term debt, because it passes higher borrowing costs through to them faster when inflation surges, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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Pakistan seeks unified population strategy to boost jobs, human capital
Pakistan needs a coordinated national strategy to address rapid population growth and strengthen human capital through improvements in healthcare, education and employment, Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said.
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Pakistan calls for global financial reforms to support developing economies
Pakistan has called for reforms to the international financial system to address mounting challenges faced by developing economies, emphasizing the need for stronger development financing, greater institutional representation and timely support for countries implementing difficult economic reforms.
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Senator Aurangzeb, IMF’s Dan Katz welcome staff-level agreement
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have welcomed the staff-level agreement and acknowledged improvements in fiscal performance, foreign exchange reserves, inflation and external sector stability, while discussing Pakistan’s macroeconomic stabilisation, progress under the IMF-supported programme and ongoing structural reforms.
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Pakistan targets B+ credit rating, longer-term debt: Muhammad Aurangzeb
Pakistan is working to extend debt maturities, diversify financing channels and strengthen its access to international capital markets as part of a medium-term debt management strategy aimed at reducing external repayment pressures and improving the country’s sovereign credit rating.
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Pakistan takes chairmanship of borrowers’ platform at World Bank-IMF meetings
Pakistan has assumed the chairmanship of the Governing Council of the Borrowers’ Platform, with Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb accepting the role on the country’s behalf during the World Bank Group–IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Pakistan targets over 4% growth, $1bn+ from privatization: Muhammad Aurangzeb
Pakistan expects its economy to expand by more than 4% in the current fiscal year despite elevated oil prices, while the government aims to privatize five to six state-owned entities that could generate over $1bn, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told Reuters in an interview on Monday.
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