Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

04/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/17/2024 00:24

PR No. 119 Washington DC: April 17, 2024

Finance Minister, Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with Mr. Ajay Banga, President World Bank Group today. The minister highlighted Pakistan's progress under the 9-month SBA program and ongoing reforms in priority areas of taxation, energy and privatization. Both sides agreed on the need for a rolling Country Framework Plan for 10 years. World Bank President assured his full support for Pakistan's reforms and digitalization programmes to stabilize the economy and enhance revenues. Finance Minister invited the President to visit Pakistan. *-*-*-*-* ?