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Aurangzeb briefs World Bank director on structural reformsBreaking

February 25, 2026

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated the government's commitment to advance structural reforms and improve governance frameworks.Aurangzeb was talking to Country Director of the World Bank for Pakistan Bolormaa Amgaabazar in Islamabad on Wednesday.

During the meeting, strengthening cooperation under the World Bank's Country Partnership Framework (CPF) and advancing the government's key reform priorities were discussed.The minister emphasized the importance of effective operationalization of the CPF, particularly in priority areas such as population management and climate change. 

The World Bank Country Director reaffirmed the Bank's commitment to working closely with both federal and provincial stakeholders and further enhancing information sharing and collaboration.Regarding energy sector reforms and financial sustainability, both sides agreed to continue technical-level engagements to explore feasible solutions in line with Pakistan's reform agenda and fiscal framework.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)