Islamabad:The Citibank on Monday appreciated Pakistan’s successful completion of the fourth review under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme and the staff-level agreement reached with the Fund.
The appreciation was made during a meeting of Finance Secretary, Imdad Ullah Bosal, along with his team, with a Citibank delegation on the sidelines of the World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, according to press release issued by finance ministry on Monday.
The Citibank delegation also noted Pakistan’s improving economic indicators and the recent improvement in the country’s sovereign credit ratings.
The meeting reviewed a range of financing options available to Pakistan in both local and foreign currencies.
Discussions focused on opportunities to diversify financing sources, broaden access to capital, and explore suitable financing structures in line with the Pakistan’s overall debt management and financing strategy.
Bosal highlighted the government’s continued focus on maintaining macroeconomic stability, strengthening Pakistan’s financing framework and engaging with international financial institutions and markets to support the country’s medium-term economic objectives.
Both sides agreed to remain engaged and continue discussions on potential financing options and areas of cooperation, the press release added.