Riyadh
\nPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday discussed new bailout package with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh.
\nIn his first meeting with the IMF chief since his re-election, PM Shehbaz reiterated his government\u2019s commitment to put Pakistan\u2019s economy back on track, according to a statement issued by the PM Office.
\nPakistan is seeking a new long-term Extended Fund Facility (EFF) after a current $3 billion Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) expires this month.
\n\u201cBoth sides also discussed Pakistan entering into another IMF program to ensure that the gains made in the past year were consolidated and its economic growth trajectory remained positive,\u201d the statement added.
\nPM Shehbaz thanked IMF chief Georgieva for her support to Pakistan in securing the $3 billion SBA from the international lender last year that was now nearing its completion.
\nThe development came a day before the expected meeting of the IMF Executive Board to decide on the final tranche of $1.1 billion under the $3 billion short-term loan programme.
\nIMF chief Georgieva appreciated the leadership of PM Shehbaz for timely securing SBA last year, as per the statement.
\nDuring the meeting, the prime minister said that he had directed his financial team, led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, to carry out structural reforms, ensure strict fiscal discipline and pursue prudent policies that would ensure macro-economic stability and sustained economic growth.
\nThe IMF MD shared her institution\u2019s perspective on the ongoing programme with the premier, including the review process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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