The International Monetary Fund’s Resident Representative for Pakistan, Mahir Binici has reaffirmed continued support for Pakistan’s economic and climate reform agenda.

Addressing economists, researchers and policy experts at Sustainable Development Policy Institute in Islamabad, Mahir Binici said the growth across the Middle East and Pakistan is expected to strengthen in 2025 and beyond.

He, however, underlined urgent need for prudent and forward-looking policy actions.

Focusing on Pakistan, Mahir Binici said the country’s performance under the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility  has been strong so far.

He said early policy measures have helped restore macroeconomic stability and rebuild investor confidence, despite persistent external challenges.

He also spotlighted Pakistan’s progress on climate-related reforms under the IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility.