Finance minister meets Fitch in Bangkok on economy
In Bangkok during the 2026 World Bank–IMF meetings, Pakistan’s finance leadership and central bank chief outlined market access, buffers and reform plans while asking what a move toward BB would require.
Finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Pakistan’s central bank governor held talks with Fitch Ratings in Bangkok during the 2026 World Bank–IMF annual meetings.
Officials described regained foreign market access, tighter fiscal stance with ongoing primary surpluses, steadier prices and exchange rates, and a managed external gap.
They pointed to rising reserves, fewer forward FX commitments, thicker shock cushions, better debt metrics and partner rollover pledges.
The team restated plans to finish the IMF-backed programme, push deeper reforms and grow via exports, and sought Fitch’s view on reaching the BB band.