IMF chief says reforms helped Pakistan regain market access
Kristalina Georgieva met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the UN General Assembly and credited reform implementation for stability and confidence.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Pakistan’s implementation of economic reforms has helped the country preserve stability, restore confidence and regain access to global markets, Express News reported on Tuesday.
Georgieva made the remarks after meeting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. In a post on X, she said the meeting gave her an opportunity to discuss Pakistan’s reforms.
‘Strong implementation has helped preserve stability, restore confidence and regain market access,’ Georgieva wrote. ‘Continued reforms will help lift growth and improve people’s lives.’
The IMF chief did not announce any new lending or policy measure in the post. Express News reported that the statement was issued on the sidelines of the UNGA session, where Sharif is representing Pakistan.
Pakistan remains engaged with the IMF under its current programme, but neither side released a joint statement beyond Georgieva’s post. The Express News report did not carry further details of the meeting.
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