International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde has congratulated Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on the completion of country’s IMF-supported economic reform programme.
In a letter addressed to the prime minister the IMF chief said, “Pakistan has achieved a great deal over the past three years, and I congratulate you and your colleagues on the completion of your IMF-supported economic reform programme which helped restore macroeconomic stability and strengthen economy’s resilience.”
Lagarde said she was encouraged that the prime minister planned to continue pushing ahead with reforms.
She assured that the IMF will be ready to support Pakistan in its endeavours in any way possible. Referring to her recent visit, Lagarde said, “it was a pleasure for me to visit Pakistan and meet with you and your economic team. I truly enjoyed my first visit to Pakistan and the engaging conversations we have had about the progress and future direction of your economic reform program.”