Pakistan, IFC Discuss Private Sector Investment, Agriculture And Reko Diq In Bangkok
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✧ GENERATE BRIEFING
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Imad Fakhoury, Regional Vice President for the Middle East and Central Asia at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), on October 13, 2026, on the sidelines of the World Bank Group–IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok. The high-level session focused on mobilizing private sector capital to translate Pakistan’s recent macroeconomic stabilization into sustainable, job-creating economic growth. Key strategic priorities and sectoral investment frameworks discussed include: Mining & Reko Diq Leadership: Reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the landmark Reko Diq copper-gold project, commending the IFC’s lead role in structuring project debt and development financing. Discussions emphasized building related mining infrastructure and driving in-country value addition. Capital Markets & Innovative Instruments: Evaluated mechanisms to expand small-business financing, boost entrepreneurship, and tap local and international debt markets through green and digital bonds.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held talks with International Finance Corporation (IFC) Regional Vice President for the Middle East and Central Asia Imad Fakhoury on expanding private-sector investment and supporting sustainable economic growth in Pakistan.
The meeting took place in Bangkok on the sidelines of the 2026 World Bank Group–International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings, according to a statement issued by the Press Information Department.
Discussions focused on strengthening IFC’s support for private-sector-led growth, job creation and translating Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability into sustainable economic expansion.
Capital Markets and Reko Diq Project Commitment
The two sides reviewed opportunities involving small-business financing, entrepreneurship, capital markets, and green and digital bonds. Aurangzeb reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the Reko Diq project and appreciated IFC’s role in financing initiatives.
Mining infrastructure and value addition were also discussed, alongside affordable housing and financing for property developers.
Agri-Logistics and Pharmaceutical Expansion
In agriculture, the talks covered better storage facilities, cold-chain infrastructure and electronic warehouse receipt financing to improve access to finance and strengthen supply chains.
The meeting further explored greater private-sector participation in livestock development and support for pharmaceutical exports through improved regulatory standards and investment.
Public-Private Partnerships in Core Infrastructure
Infrastructure cooperation formed another part of the discussions, including public-private partnerships in water services, advanced electricity metering and financing mechanisms for provincial projects.
The discussions reflect efforts to attract private investment beyond traditional sectors and improve financing for businesses, agriculture and infrastructure.
