Remark­s were made during IMF, World Bank meetin­gs in Washin­gtonWorld Bank President David Malpass appreciated Pakistan’s reform process and assured the country of continued support, Radio Pakistan reported on Thursday. During the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank meetings in Washington, Finance Minister Asad Umar apprised Malpass on Pakistan’s macro-economic situation. During the conversation, the finance minister maintained that the nation is willing to expand trade by allowing foreign investors to fund. Pakistan, IMF at odds over Rs5.4tr tax collection targetPrime Minister Imran Khan is personally monitoring the reform process, added Umar. In February, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said that the organisation was ready to support Pakistan in its efforts to shore up the crippling economy.

Source: The Express Tribune April 11, 2019 06:33 UTC