What did Shehbaz Sharif say? "We feel ashamed when Field Marshal Asim Munir and I go around the world begging for money. Pakistan seeks more IMF aidShehbaz's confession comes amid Islamabad's ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to support Pakistan's economic growth. Shehbaz Sharif said he has directed the finance ministry and the country's central bank to improve access to capital, which will help boost industrial growth. According to 2023 figures, Pakistan's foreign debt has nearly doubled over the past 12 years, from $66.4 billion in 2011.

Source: News 24 January 31, 2026 14:47 UTC