--- title: "Pakistan to chair IMF and World Bank boards in 2027" description: "Most outlets reported that Pakistan will assume the chairmanship of the IMF and World Bank boards in 2027, highlighting the significance of the country’s first return to the position since 1953. The Nation and Business Recorder both noted the announcement by the Federal Economic Affairs Minister and emphasized the historical context of the appointment." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/14606-pakistan-to-chair-imf-world-bank-boards-of-governors-after site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan to chair IMF and World Bank boards in 2027 business · updated 17 Oct 2026, 3:54 PM PKT · 16–17 Oct 2026 · 21 articles from 14 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 17 Oct 2026 — Pakistan to chair IMF and World Bank boards in 2027 (4 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Pakistan will assume the chairmanship of the IMF and World Bank boards in 2027, highlighting the significance of the country’s first return to the position since 1953. The Nation and Business Recorder both noted the announcement by the Federal Economic Affairs Minister and emphasized the historical context of the appointment. - **The Friday Times** — [Pakistan At The Global Financial Table: The Real Test Begins Now](https://www.thefridaytimes.com/17-Oct-2026/pakistan-global-financial-table-real-test-begins-now) · 17 Oct 2026, 3:54 PM PKT > Pakistan’s selection to chair the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in 2027, for the first time since 1953, is a significant diplomatic development. - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan to assume IMF, WB boards chairmanship for first time since 1953](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1568423/pakistan-to-assume-imf-wb-boards-chairmanship-for-first-time-since-1953/) · 17 Oct 2026, 9:08 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan will assume the chairmanship of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for 2027, with Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema formally announced as the incoming chair. The announcement, made during the plenary session of the 2026 WBG-IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok, marked […] - **Business Recorder** — [Pakistan to chair IMF, World Bank boards of governors after 74 years](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444618/pakistan-to-chair-imf-world-bank-boards-of-governors-after-74-years) · 17 Oct 2026, 6:36 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been named to head the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) in 2027, marking the country’s first return to the position since 1953, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said on Friday. Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, who also serves as Pakistan’s governor to the World Bank, was formally named the ... - **The Nation** — [Pakistan to assume chairmanship of WBG, IMF boards in 2027](https://www.nation.com.pk/17-Oct-2026/pakistan-assume-chairmanship-wbg-imf-boards-2027) · 17 Oct 2026, 6:06 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD - Pakistan will assume the chairmanship of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for 2027, with Federal Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema formally announced as the incoming chair. ### 16 Oct 2026 — Pakistan to chair IMF and World Bank boards in 2027 for first time since 1953 (12 outlets) > Most outlets led with the fact that Pakistan will chair the IMF and World Bank boards of governors in 2027, noting it is the first time since 1953. Several mentioned the 74-year gap in such appointments, while some also highlighted the role of Federal Minister Ahad Khan Cheema as the incoming chair. A few outlets briefly noted the significance of the chairmanship in terms of representing developing countries and development finance, but most coverage remained focused on the appointment itself and its historical context. - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan to chair IMF and World Bank boards in 2027: What it means](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1568251/pakistan-to-chair-imf-and-world-bank-boards-in-2027-what-it-means/) · 16 Oct 2026, 11:46 PM PKT > Pakistan has been selected to chair the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group in 2027. The appointment marks the country’s return to the position after 74 years. Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema was announced as the incoming chair during the annual meetings in Bangkok on October 16. […] - **The Express Tribune** — [Pakistan to chair IMF, WB boards in 2027](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2635338/pakistan-to-chair-imf-wb-boards-in-2027) · 16 Oct 2026, 9:47 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing - **Dawn** — [What does assuming the chairmanship of the IMF, World Bank governing boards mean for Pakistan?](https://www.dawn.com/news/2037623/what-does-assuming-the-chairmanship-of-the-imf-world-bank-governing-boards-mean-for-pakistan) · 16 Oct 2026, 9:41 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan has been selected to chair the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG) in 2027, marking its return to the position after 74 years. The chairmanship carries mainly procedural and diplomatic responsibilities and does not give Pakistan additional authority over lending decisions by either institution. Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan ... - **Business Recorder** — [Pakistan to chair World Bank, IMF boards of governors in 2027](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444556/pakistan-to-chair-world-bank-imf-boards-of-governors-in-2027) · 16 Oct 2026, 6:00 PM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan will chair the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2027. It will be the first time the country holds the position since 1953. Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, who is Pakistan’s Governor to the World Bank Group, has been nominated to lead both boards. The Ministry of Economic Affairs said the announcement ... - **ProPakistani** — [Pakistan to Chair IMF, World Bank Boards First Time in 74 Years](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/16/pakistan-to-chair-imf-world-bank-boards-first-time-in-74-years/) · 16 Oct 2026, 4:06 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan has been selected to chair the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank… Read More - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan to lead IMF, World Bank Boards after 73 y...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-to-lead-imf-world-bank-boards-after-73-years-645589/) · 16 Oct 2026, 12:45 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan will assume the chairmanship of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and - **Geo News** — [Pakistan to chair World Bank, IMF boards in 2027 for first time since 1953](https://www.geo.tv/latest/686791-pakistan-to-chair-world-bank-imf-boards-in-2027-for-first-time-since-1953) · 16 Oct 2026, 12:18 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema. — Radio Pakistan Pakistan to assume chairmanship for first time since 1953.Cheema holds meetings with World Bank officials and outgoing chair.Pakistan pledges to promote effective development financing. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Pakistan to assume chairmanship of World Bank, IMF boards of governors for 2027](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/16-Oct-2026/pakistan-to-assume-chairmanship-of-world-bank-imf-boards-of-governors-for-2027) · 16 Oct 2026, 11:54 AM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > BANGKOK – Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Governor WBG for Pakistan Ahad Khan Cheema, has been formally announced as the incoming Chair of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for 2027. The announcement, made during the Plenary Session of the 2026 WBG–IMF Annual Meetings […] - **24 News HD** — [Pakistan’s Ahad Cheema to chair World Bank, IMF Boards in 2027](https://www.24newshd.tv/16-Oct-2026/pakistan-s-ahad-cheema-chair-world-bank-imf-boards-2027) · 16 Oct 2026, 11:25 AM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan has been nominated to chair the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Boards of Governors in 2027, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said on Friday, marking the country’s first such appointment since 1953, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **ARY News (English)** — [Pakistan to chair IMF, World Bank Boards of Governors after 74 years](https://arynews.tv/pakistan-to-chair-imf-world-bank-boards-of-governors-after-74-years) · 16 Oct 2026, 11:12 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > BANGKOK: Pakistan will assume the chairmanship of Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) - **Pakistan Observer** — [Pakistan’s Ahad Cheema to lead World Bank and IMF Boards in 2027](https://pakobserver.net/pakistans-ahad-cheema-to-lead-world-bank-and-imf-boards-in-2027/) · 16 Oct 2026, 11:04 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > BANGKOK – Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Governor WBG for Pakistan, Ahad Khan Cheema, has been formally announced as… - **BOL News** — [Pakistan to chair World Bank, IMF Boards of Governors in 2027](https://bolnews.com/world/pakistan-to-chair-world-bank-imf-boards-of-governors-in-2027) · 16 Oct 2026, 10:34 AM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan will chair the World Bank & IMF Boards of Governors in 2027. 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