Published on, Sept. 24 -- September 24, 2025 5:11 PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with World Bank President Ajay Banga in New York during the UN General Assembly session. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, and Information Minister Atta Tarar also attended the meeting. The two sides discussed Pakistan's economic reforms and future cooperation.

PM Shehbaz briefed Ajay Banga on the government's wide-ranging reform agenda. He appreciated the World Bank's continued support during the COVID-19 crisis and the 2022 floods. He highlighted that the government is working to simplify operations and boost private sector investment.

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