Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s strong resolve to maintain momentum of reforms and advance structural measures aimed at strengthening economy and laying foundations for sustainable and inclusive growth.

He was talking to Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva, who met him on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The Prime Minister appreciated the IMF’s continued support for Pakistan's economy and reaffirmed his Government's unwavering commitment to the successful implementation of the IMF-supported reform programme.

He particularly appreciated the Managing Director's role in strengthening Pakistan's constructive partnership with the Fund.

He noted that, despite regional conflict and external inflationary pressures, Pakistan is successfully transitioning from macroeconomic stabilization towards a recovery path, supported by prudent fiscal and monetary policies.

He highlighted improvements in fiscal discipline, external buffers and investor confidence. He cited the National Tariff Regime, enhanced domestic revenue mobilization, and progress on privatization as examples of Pakistan's efforts.

The Prime Minister also underscored the government’s commitment to protecting vulnerable segments of society alongside maintaining economic reforms.

The Managing Director appreciated Pakistan's performance under the IMF programme and the Government's efforts for economic stabilization, that were yielding tangible results.

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

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

Later, in a social post on X after the meeting, the Prime Minister said he thanked Kristalina Georgieva for the IMF’s continued support and deeply appreciated her personal role in strengthening Pakistan's constructive partnership with the IMF.

He said despite regional conflicts and external inflationary pressures, Pakistan is steadily moving from macroeconomic stabilization towards economic recovery, with improved fiscal discipline, stronger external buffers and growing investor confidence.

He said that he reaffirmed his Government’s strong ownership of the reform agenda and resolve to stay the course.

Shehbaz Sharif said the two sides also discussed Pakistan's forthcoming IMF programme review and continued cooperation to strengthen economic resilience and sustain the momentum of reforms.