ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (DNA):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with Imad Fakhoury, IFC Regional Vice President for the Middle East and Central Asia, on the sidelines of the World Bank Group–IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Discussions focused on strengthening IFC support for private-sector-led growth and jobs and translating macroeconomic stability into sustainable growth, a press release from the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday.

The meeting reviewed IFC’s expanding portfolio, small-business financing, entrepreneurship, capital markets, and green and digital bonds. The Finance Minister reaffirmed commitment to Reko Diq and appreciated IFC’s financing leadership.

Discussions also covered mining infrastructure and value addition, affordable housing and developer financing, and agricultural development through improved storage, cold chains and electronic warehouse receipt financing.

Both sides explored greater private-sector participation in livestock development and support for pharmaceutical exports through stronger regulatory standards and investment.

Infrastructure cooperation focused on public-private partnerships in water services, advanced electricity metering and financing mechanisms for provincial projects.