Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has commended Pakistan’s continued progress on economic reforms during a meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb.

The discussions were held on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank spring meetings 2026 in Washington.

According to a statement, Georgieva acknowledged that Pakistan’s effective implementation of its reform programme has helped maintain macroeconomic stability and strengthen investor confidence.

She emphasised that prudent economic policies, coupled with sustained structural reforms, would be essential for ensuring long-term growth and improving living standards in the country.

The remarks showed increasing international recognition of Pakistan’s reform initiative and its efforts to stabilise the economy through disciplined policymaking.