PM tells IMF chief Pakistan is committed to sustain reforms

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan was successfully transitioning from macroeconomic stabilization towards a path of recovery, supported by prudent fiscal and monetary policies, despite regional conflict and external inflationary pressures, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

PM Shehbaz Sharif made these remarks during a meeting with Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday.

PM Shehbaz reaffirmed his government’s strong ownership of the economic reform agenda and reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to maintain the momentum of reforms and advance structural measures aimed at strengthening the economy and laying the foundations for sustainable and inclusive growth.

The PM appreciated the IMF’s continued support for Pakistan’s economy and the Managing Director’s role in strengthening Pakistan’s partnership with the Fund, while reaffirming his government’s commitment to the successful implementation of the IMF-supported reform programme.

Highlighting improvements in fiscal discipline, external buffers and investor confidence, Shehbaz Sharif cited the National Tariff Regime, enhanced domestic revenue mobilization and progress on privatization as examples of the government’s reform efforts. He also underscored his government’s commitment to protecting vulnerable segments of society alongside maintaining economic reforms.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The Prime Minister appreciated the IMF’s continued support for Pakistan's… pic.twitter.com/hby3FfKdoI

— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) September 23, 2026

The IMF Managing Director appreciated Pakistan’s performance under the Fund programme and the government’s stabilization efforts, which she said were yielding tangible results.

The two sides also discussed Pakistan’s forthcoming IMF programme review and continued cooperation in advancing reforms, strengthening economic resilience and supporting sustainable growth.

Following the meeting, Kristalina Georgieva, in a post on X, said she had the opportunity to meet with the Prime Minister on the margins of the UN General Assembly to discuss Pakistan’s reforms. “Strong implementation has helped preserve stability, restore confidence and regain market access,” she wrote, adding that continued reforms would help lift growth and improve people’s lives.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Advisor on Privatization Muhammad Ali, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi and other senior officials were also present during the meeting.

I had the opportunity to meet with Prime Minister @CMShehbaz on the margins of #UNGA to discuss Pakistan's reforms. Strong implementation has helped preserve stability, restore confidence & regain market access. Continued reforms will help lift growth & improve people's lives. pic.twitter.com/jiELSQysYw

— Kristalina Georgieva (@KGeorgieva) September 23, 2026

Reporter Awais Kiyani