Islamabad (TDI): Commenting on 37-month IMF programme, Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to ensuring a smooth and successful completion of the agreement with International Monetary Fund.
He said this while talking to IMF’s new Resident Representative for Pakistan, Mahir Binici who called on the Minister at Finance Division here on Thursday; Secretary Finance was also present in the meeting.
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb described the IMF Programme as Pakistan’s own programme of macro-economic reforms and structural adjustments funded and supported by the Fund.
The minister noted that the government of Pakistan under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is very clear that the trust and credibility “we have regained over the last 14 months”, must be maintained to lay the path for an inclusive and sustainable growth.
The government understand that the suggested reforms under the programme will benefit Pakistan’s economy in the long run as it is winning trust of the international financial institutions.
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The Minister extended a formal welcome to Mahir Binici on his assignment in Pakistan and assured him full support for carrying out his official responsibilities and a smooth day-to-day consultation with the government of Pakistan.
Mahir reciprocated the sentiment and committed himself to working closely with the Government of Pakistan for ensuring a successful completion of the IMF programme.
