Aurangzeb World Bank IMF meetings came into focus during the 2026 Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., as Pakistan’s finance minister held key talks on economic reforms, social protection and long-term financing strategy.
Muhammad Aurangzeb met senior World Bank officials on April 13 and 14 to discuss Pakistan’s economic outlook, the impact of external shocks linked to the Middle East conflict, and the need for sustained reform support.
One of the central meetings took place with Anna Bjerde, Managing Director for Operations at the World Bank Group. The discussion covered Pakistan’s economic outlook and its management of external pressures. It also focused on strengthening social protection measures for vulnerable communities and reviewing progress under the Country Partnership Framework.
Both sides also discussed the need for a coordinated federal-provincial approach to address Pakistan’s demographic challenges. Aurangzeb additionally sought World Bank support for developing a comprehensive master plan.
Aurangzeb also met Jorge Familiar Calderón, Vice President at the World Bank Group, and congratulated him on his recent appointment. That meeting focused on the role of World Bank Treasury support in helping developing countries access capital markets, improve financial innovation, and strengthen debt and risk management tools.
Pakistan highlighted its diversified financing strategy, including Sukuk, ESG-linked financing and efforts to tap non-traditional markets. The discussion also covered attempts to deepen the domestic bond market and improve institutional support for the Debt Management Office. Enhanced technical support, analytical tools and training were discussed, and the Advisor to the Debt Management Office was named the focal person for coordination with the World Bank.
These meetings are part of Pakistan’s broader engagement at the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings taking place from April 13 to April 18, 2026. The overall aim is to advance reforms, secure continued international support, and strengthen economic resilience amid regional and global uncertainty.
