Pakistan, Oct. 14 -- Washington, D.C. - Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have agreed to keep pushing forward with economic reforms. This consensus came during Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb's meeting with IMF Director Jihad Azour. The two met on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings. Both parties reviewed progress on the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and pledged to maintain fiscal discipline and structural reforms.

The IMF appreciated Pakistan's steps to stabilize the economy. However, it stressed the need to continue the current pace of reforms. The meeting covered efforts to strengthen macroeconomic stability and promote long-term growth. Both sides acknowledged that ongoing reforms are e...