Published on, Sept. 25 -- September 25, 2025 2:59 AM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and World Bank President Ajay Banga on the sidelines of the 80th UNGA session in New York to discuss Pakistan's economic reforms and future cooperation.

During his meeting with Kristalina Georgieva, the PM appreciated the IMF's partnership with Pakistan, which, under Georgieva's leadership, had strengthened further, read a statement.

He acknowledged the IMF's timely support under various instruments, including the Stand-By Arrangement for $3 billion in FY 2024, followed by the EFF of $7 billion and the Resilience & Sustainability Facility (RSF) of $1.4 billion.

"Wh...