ISLAMABAD: The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is set to collaborate with Pakistan to identify and pursue viable investment opportunities, with a focus on advancing critical reforms and developing efficient energy, transport, and infrastructure systems to support the country’s growing population.
This commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting held today at the Finance Division between Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, and a high-level IFC delegation led by Linda Rudo Munyengeterwa, Global Director for Public-Private Partnerships and Corporate Finance Advisory at IFC.
Acknowledging Pakistan’s fiscal challenges and the increasing demands of national development, Minister Aurangzeb emphasized the significance of leveraging the financial expertise and global reach of institutions like the IFC, particularly through public-private partnership models.
Munyengeterwa expressed IFC’s strong interest in supporting Pakistan’s macroeconomic reforms, investment strategies, and privatization initiatives. She noted that the delegation’s visit aimed to gain a comprehensive understanding of the local market and engage with key stakeholders to pinpoint strategic investment opportunities.
IFC’s vast global experience in sectors such as infrastructure, energy, transport, and public finance was highlighted as a key resource that could play a crucial role in propelling Pakistan’s development goals forward.
Welcoming the delegation, the finance minister praised IFC’s technical and advisory contributions across various sectors in Pakistan. He also noted that macroeconomic stability—an essential pillar of economic resilience—had been largely restored and reaffirmed the government’s dedication to ensuring long-term, sustainable growth.
The IFC team concluded the meeting by reiterating their readiness to work closely with Pakistan’s public and private sectors, offering both advisory support and investment aimed at fostering inclusive and sustained economic development.
