IMF Chief's excellent suggestion to Pakistani PM for saving the country
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During the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar engaged in a significant discussion with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, concerning Pakistan's economic affairs. The encounter between the two leaders occurred on the sidelines of the UNGA event, reflecting the global importance of addressing Pakistan's economic challenges.
Following their meeting, the IMF chief, Georgieva, conveyed her perspective to a Pakistani television channel, advocating for the imposition of taxes on affluent individuals within Pakistan. This proposal aimed to address fiscal issues and contribute to the country's economic stability. Both sides of the discussion, that of the caretaker prime minister and the IMF managing director, characterized the encounter as a constructive and positive step towards addressing Pakistan's economic concerns.
Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar took to his social media handle, X, to emphasize the shared commitment he and Kristalina Georgieva articulated during their meeting. They underscored the importance of strengthening economic stability and fostering growth within Pakistan. Meanwhile, IMF chief Georgieva posted a photo on her own X account, expressing her satisfaction with the discussions and highlighting the potential economic prospects for Pakistan, reaffirming the significance of international cooperation in addressing the country's economic challenges
