Pakistan, May 23 -- A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Jihad Azour, met President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad on Friday. They reviewed Pakistan's economic situation and progress under the IMF programme. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, and other senior officials also attended. President Zardari thanked the IMF for its strong support, noting that the programme has helped stabilise Pakistan's economy and laid the foundation for future growth.

The IMF delegation expressed satisfaction with Pakistan's economic reforms. They highlighted that the programme is on track, contributing to lower inflation, reduced fiscal deficit, and stronger foreign exchange reserves. President Zardari...