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Pakistan finance minister Aurangzeb heads to Bangkok for IMF and World Bank meetings
Aurangzeb will lead over 60 high‑level engagements with international lenders and bilateral partners.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb left for Bangkok on Saturday to lead Pakistan’s delegation at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group’s annual meetings, which run from October 12 to 18, according to the Finance Ministry.
The ministry said Aurangzeb will hold more than 60 high‑level engagements, meeting senior officials from the IMF, World Bank, International Finance Corporation, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency and other multilateral lenders.
Bilaterally, he is scheduled to meet representatives from Saudi Arabia, China, Turkey, Iran, the United Kingdom and Thailand, as well as officials from the U.S. Treasury Department. He will also attend investor forums, investment seminars and round‑table discussions, including a meeting with Alibaba International Digital Commerce on Pakistan’s digital economy.
The finance ministry added that Aurangzeb will present Pakistan’s reform progress to rating agencies Fitch, Moody’s and S&P Global, aiming to boost investor confidence, expand exports and attract private investment.
Key facts
- Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb departed for Bangkok on 10 Oct 2026. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- He will lead Pakistan’s delegation at IMF and World Bank meetings from 12‑18 Oct 2026. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- The ministry expects Aurangzeb to hold over 60 high‑level engagements with multilateral and bilateral partners. (dailytimes.com.pk)
Sources
- [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “Aurangzeb heads to Bangkok for key IMF and World Bank meetings”
