--- title: "IMF Chief Meets with Pakistani Officials and Praises Economic Reforms" description: "Most outlets focused on the meeting between IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and Pakistani officials, highlighting the IMF chief’s praise for the country’s economic reforms. Pakistan Observer provided more detail on Georgieva’s comments, while ARY News (English) led with the meeting itself and noted the government’s emphasis on its reform efforts." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/10280-imf-chief-praises-pakistan-s-reforms-as-shehbaz-pledges site: HarZaviya language: en --- # IMF Chief Meets with Pakistani Officials and Praises Economic Reforms business · updated 24 Sep 2026, 6:41 PM PKT · 23–24 Sep 2026 · 17 articles from 15 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 24 Sep 2026 — IMF Chief Meets with Pakistani Officials and Praises Economic Reforms (3 outlets) > Most outlets focused on the meeting between IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and Pakistani officials, highlighting the IMF chief’s praise for the country’s economic reforms. Pakistan Observer provided more detail on Georgieva’s comments, while ARY News (English) led with the meeting itself and noted the government’s emphasis on its reform efforts. - **Daily Times** — [IMF chief praises Pakistan’s economic reforms](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1557740/imf-chief-praises-pakistans-economic-reforms/) · 24 Sep 2026, 6:41 PM PKT > IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has praised Pakistan’s economic reforms as fresh programme reviews begin. She said continued reforms could support faster growth and improve living standards. In an interview, Georgieva highlighted progress in fiscal discipline and external financial reserves. She also pointed to stronger investor confidence and Pakistan’s renewed access to internation... - **ARY News (English)** — [PM Shehbaz meets IMF chief, highlights government’s reform efforts](https://arynews.tv/pm-shehbaz-meets-imf-chief-highlights-governments-reform-efforts) · 24 Sep 2026, 4:33 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva - **Pakistan Observer** — [IMF Chief Praises Pakistan’s Economic Reforms Ahead of Programme Review](https://pakobserver.net/imf-chief-praises-pakistans-economic-reforms-ahead-of-programme-review/) · 24 Sep 2026, 3:55 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has praised Pakistan’s progress in implementing its economic reform programme, saying the… ### 23 Sep 2026 — PM Shehbaz meets IMF chief at UNGA, discusses economic reforms (12 outlets) > Most outlets highlighted the meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, with a focus on Pakistan’s economic reform programme and the IMF’s positive assessment of its implementation. Several reports noted the IMF chief’s praise for Pakistan’s efforts in preserving stability and restoring confidence, while others emphasized the Prime Minister’s reaffirmation of the country’s commitment to continuing reforms. A few outlets also mentioned the start of an IMF review mission in Pakistan. The framing varied slightly, with some outlets leading with the IMF’s approval and others with the PM’s statements on economic recovery. - **BOL News** — [PM Shehbaz Sharif meets IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva at UNGA](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/pm-shehbaz-sharif-meets-imf-chief-kristalina-georgieva-at-unga) · 24 Sep 2026, 10:53 AM PKT > The mission began discussions Wednesday on the review under the Extended Fund Facility and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [IMF chief upbeat on Pakistan reforms as new program reviews begin](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/imf-chief-upbeat-on-pakistan-reforms-as-new-program-reviews-begin-3002173) · 24 Sep 2026, 10:19 AM PKT · 60% identical wording to the newest filing - **Aaj News (English)** — [Pakistan moving from economic stabilisation towards recovery: PM](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330473745/pakistan-moving-from-economic-stabilisation-towards-recovery-pm) · 24 Sep 2026, 10:10 AM PKT · 53% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Pakistan was successfully transitioning from macroeconomic stabilisation towards a path of recovery, supported by prudent fiscal and monetary policies, despite regional conflict and external inflationary pressures. The prime minister made these remarks during a meeting with Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina... - **Hum News English** — [PM Shehbaz meets IMF chief as Pakistan seeks continued support for economic reforms](https://humenglish.com/latest/pm-shehbaz-meets-imf-chief-as-pakistan-seeks-continued-support-for-economic-reforms/) · 24 Sep 2026, 10:07 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in New York on Wednesday, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to implementing the reform programme supported by the global lender. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, according to the Prime Minister’s Office. Shehbaz appreciated t... - **24 News HD** — [PM tells IMF chief Pakistan is committed to sustain reforms](https://www.24newshd.tv/24-Sep-2026/pm-tells-imf-chief-pakistan-committed-sustain-reforms) · 24 Sep 2026, 8:46 AM PKT · 58% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan was successfully transitioning from macroeconomic stabilization towards a path of recovery, supported by prudent fiscal and monetary policies, despite regional conflict and external inflationary pressures, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Profit** — [IMF chief says Pakistan’s reforms have preserved stability, restored confidence](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/24/imf-chief-says-pakistans-reforms-have-preserved-stability-restored-confidence) · 24 Sep 2026, 7:42 AM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > Kristalina Georgieva says strong implementation has helped Pakistan regain market access; Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to IMF-supported reform programme - **Business Recorder** — [PM, IMF chief discuss economic reforms](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440955/pm-imf-chief-discuss-economic-reforms) · 24 Sep 2026, 5:53 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > NEW YORK: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, here on late Wednesday. The Prime Minister appreciated the IMF’s continued support for Pakistan’s economy and reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to the successful implementation of t... - **The Nation** — [Continued reforms will help lift Pakistan growth, improve people’s lives: IMF MD](https://www.nation.com.pk/24-Sep-2026/continued-reforms-will-help-lift-pakistan-growth-improve-people-s-lives-imf-md) · 24 Sep 2026, 5:50 AM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > New York - Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Ms Kristalina Georgieva on Wednesday said that continued reforms will help Pakistan lift growth and improve people’s lives. - **Pakistan Today** — [IMF chief praises Pakistan’s reforms as Shehbaz pledges continued implementation](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/24/imf-chief-praises-pakistans-reforms-as-shehbaz-pledges-continued-implementation) · 24 Sep 2026, 3:32 AM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > The two discussed Pakistan’s economic reform programme as well as the country’s upcoming IMF review. - **Geo News** — [IMF chief hails Pakistan's reform efforts as Shehbaz vows to stay the course](https://www.geo.tv/latest/683416-imf-chief-hails-pakistans-reform-efforts-as-shehbaz-vows-to-stay-the-course) · 24 Sep 2026, 2:26 AM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. — X@CMShehbaz IMF chief says strong reforms implementation preserved... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [PM says Pakistan transitioning from stabilization to recovery, reaffirms resolve to sustain reforms](https://www.app.com.pk/foreign-correspondent/pm-says-pakistan-transitioning-from-stabilization-to-recovery-reaffirms-resolve-to-sustain-reforms/) · 24 Sep 2026, 1:33 AM PKT · 55% identical wording to the newest filing > NEW YORK, Sep 24 (APP):Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, said on Wednesday that Pakistan was successfully transitioning from macroeconomic stabilization towards a path of recovery, supported by prudent fiscal and monetary policies, despite regional conflict and external inflationary pressures. The prime minister made these remarks during a meeting with Managing Director of the Internatio... - **The Express Tribune** — [PM says IMF raises no serious concerns over Rs100 fuel subsidy after meeting Georgieva at UNGA](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2631052/pm-says-imf-raises-no-serious-concerns-over-rs100-subsidy-after-meeting-georgieva-at-unga) · 23 Sep 2026, 7:32 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > IMF chief hails Pakistan’s reform implementation, saying it helped preserve stability and restore confidence ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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