Washington: A new agreement will be signed with the IMF soon, Federal Minister of Finance – Business & Economy

Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has met the delegation of Pakistan America Business Council in Washington. While speaking to the American think tank Atlantic Council, the Finance Minister said that Pakistan has successfully completed the IMF programme, and there is hope that a new agreement will be signed soon.

In the meeting with the delegation of Pakistan America Business Council, discussions were held regarding the provision of favorable business environment and investment.

On this occasion, investment in IT, minerals and energy sectors was invited.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said in a conversation with the American think tank Atlantic Council that Pakistan has successfully completed the IMF program. There is a plan to discuss the loan extension program with the IMF, it is hoped that a new agreement will be reached soon.

He said that the overall GDP is growing in a positive direction, the growth in agriculture GDP is 5 percent, the services sector is on the way to improvement.