Pakistan committed to fiscal reforms and sustainability, President Zardari tells IMF delegation

The Express Tribune • Oct 20, 2026

Says economy grew to 3.7% in FY25-26, fiscal deficit fell to 2.6% of GDP

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to fiscal sustainability, energy sector reforms, privatisation and social protection, saying the government was pursuing inclusive and green economic growth. In a meeting with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Middle East and Central Asia Department Director Jihad Azour at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad, the president said Pakistan had moved from econ...