Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb briefed senior IMF officials on Pakistan's improving fiscal and external position, highlighting stronger foreign exchange reserves, record remittances, and an improved current account. Discussions covered progress on structural reforms including tax, energy, and privatization, as Pakistan aims for a return to international capital markets. He also met with the US EXIM Bank chief to discuss financing for long-term projects and increased trade. Continued positive progress with the IMF and external financing could support PKR stability, potentially moderating local gold price increases driven by currency depreciation.
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