ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held meeting with a delegation of the International Finance Corporation in Islamabad.
The meeting focused on strengthening strategic cooperation between Pakistan and IFC, with an emphasis on mobilizing private investment, advancing public-private partnerships, and supporting reforms that promote sustainable growth and job creation.
The IFC delegation briefed the Minister on its expanding engagement in Pakistan across investment and advisory operations.
Discussions also covered ongoing collaboration with federal and provincial institutions to enhance project preparation, strengthen governance, and attract private capital in key service delivery sectors.
Both sides underscored the importance of timely execution of approved transactions and maintaining momentum in the investment pipeline to reinforce market confidence.
The meeting further reviewed the importance of close coordination within the World Bank Group to leverage advisory, financing, and risk-mitigation instruments in support of Pakistan’s reform priorities.
The IFC delegation shared updates on organizational arrangements intended to further strengthen engagement with Pakistan and the wider region.
Both sides agreed on the need to align investment and advisory support with Pakistan’s medium-term development priorities, with a clear focus on job creation, sustainability, and export-oriented growth.
