Sindh Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah held an important meeting with a high-level delegation of the World Bank regarding the Sindh Property Tax Modernization and Enhancement initiative, in which a comprehensive strategy was discussed to modernize the property tax system in the province, expand its scope and significantly increase revenue. The meeting […]
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Aurangzeb discusses economic ties with US, attends IMF panel in Washington
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has held high-level meetings with US officials and participated in an International Monetary Fund (IMF) panel during his visit to Washington for the World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings 2026. Read More: UN chief António Guterres praises Pakistan’s role in US Iran talks, during a telephone conversation with Ishaq Dar According to the […]
Aurangzeb held meetings with World Bank officials during Spring Meetings 2026
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held key meetings with senior officials of the World Bank Group during the World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings 2026 in Washington, focusing on economic cooperation and reform priorities. Read More: Finmin discusses reform agenda, social protection with WB’s director In his meeting with Anna Bjerde, Managing Director (Operations) at the […]
Aurangzeb arrives in Washington for IMF World Bank meetings
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has arrived in Washington, D.C. to attend the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings 2026, as Pakistan continues efforts to strengthen its economic reform agenda amid global uncertainty. Read More: Aurangzeb meets IMF to assess EFF progress According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance, the minister will participate in high-level discussions […]
Economic shock of ME war to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meetings
Top finance officials from around the world will convene in Washington this week under the shadow of the war in the Middle East, which has delivered a third major shock to the global economy after the COVID pandemic and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Top International Monetary Fund and World Bank officials last […]
Finance minister leaves for US to attend IMF, World Bank meetings
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has departed for the United States to participate in key international financial meetings hosted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. Read More: US reaffirms support for Pakistan’s economic reform agenda The high-level meetings are scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C. from April 13 to 18, […]
Pakistan seeks operationalisation of WB $20bn framework to advance reforms
The Country Director of the World Bank (WB) for Pakistan, Ms Bolormaa Amgaabazar, on Wednesday called on the Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and discussed strengthening cooperation under the World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework (CPF) and advancing key reform priorities of the Government of Pakistan. Discussions covered broad areas including population and […]
Punjab CM, WB president discuss climate and health cooperation
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met World Bank President Ajay Banga, who called on her along with his delegation. The chief minister welcomed the World Bank president and the visiting delegation. During the meeting, both sides discussed enhancing cooperation in the sectors of health, education, Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar (housing), Suthra Punjab and climate […]
Punjab, World Bank agree to expand development partnership
LAHORE – The Punjab government and the World Bank have agreed to deepen collaboration across key development sectors, with a focus on health, education, housing, tourism, and climate-related initiatives. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met World Bank President Ajay Banga and his delegation, warmly welcoming the visiting team. During the discussions, both sides reviewed […]
Pakistan, World Bank MD discuss country partnership framework
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and Ms. Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of the World Bank (WB) Group on Sunday discussed the Country Partnership framework and development priorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with Ms. Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of the World Bank Group, on […]