During the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) inNew York, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar engaged in asignificant discussion with the Managing Director of the InternationalMonetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, concerning Pakistan’s economicaffairs. The encounter between the two leaders occurred on the sidelines ofthe UNGA event, reflecting the global importance of addressing Pakistan’seconomic challenges.
Following their meeting, the IMF chief, Georgieva, conveyed her perspectiveto a Pakistani television channel, advocating for the imposition of taxeson affluent individuals within Pakistan. This proposal aimed to addressfiscal issues and contribute to the country’s economic stability. Bothsides of the discussion, that of the caretaker prime minister and the IMFmanaging director, characterized the encounter as a constructive andpositive step towards addressing Pakistan’s economic concerns.
Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar took to his social media handle, X, toemphasize the shared commitment he and Kristalina Georgieva articulatedduring their meeting. They underscored the importance of strengtheningeconomic stability and fostering growth within Pakistan. Meanwhile, IMFchief Georgieva posted a photo on her own X account, expressing hersatisfaction with the discussions and highlighting the potential economicprospects for Pakistan, reaffirming the significance of internationalcooperation in addressing the country’s economic challenges
