Worldwide Financial Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Friday heaped reward on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for implementing tough reforms geared toward Pakistan’s improvement.
Talking after assembly PM Shehbaz on the sidelines of the World Financial Discussion board (WEF) in Davos, the IMF managing director stated that Pakistan’s economic system was bettering after the federal government “embraced reforms severely”.
“We’re lastly seeing the funds self-discipline bringing sources that may be deployed to enhance [the] lives of individuals,” Georgieva stated, including that the IMF crew was trying ahead to persevering with the implementation of Pakistan’s programme.
The IMF chief lauded PM Shehbaz for honouring his dedication to reforms, saying the lender has had very constructive engagements with Pakistan all through the years.
“I extremely respect the prime minister. He’s critical; when he offers his phrase that one thing shall be completed, it will get completed,” she added.
She additionally highlighted continued engagement with Islamabad throughout conferences centered on the reform agenda.
“We at all times use the time successfully to determine the place progress is made, the place there may be nonetheless extra to do,” she stated. “And that was precisely the case this time. So, my excessive respect for the seriousness of the prime minister and his cupboard to hold ahead tough reforms for the betterment of Pakistan.”
Final yr, the IMF disbursed $1.2 billion to Pakistan beneath the Prolonged Fund Facility (EFF) and the climate-focused Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).
The worldwide lender, in its assembly held on December 8, 2025, had accredited $1.2 billion mortgage for Pakistan after finishing the second evaluate of the nation’s financial reform programme beneath the EFF and the primary evaluate beneath the RSF.
Throughout their assembly, PM Shehbaz apprised the IMF MD of Pakistan’s bettering macro-economic indicators, stabilisation efforts, and progress on structural reforms. He underscored Pakistan’s dedication to fiscal self-discipline, income mobilisation, and sustainable progress.
The IMF managing director acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan’s reform efforts and emphasised the significance of sustaining reform momentum to make sure long-term financial resilience.
Each side exchanged views on the worldwide financial outlook, challenges confronted by rising economies and the significance of multilateral help in safeguarding financial stability.
