Pakistan to assume chairmanship of IMF, World Bank boards in 2027

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Pakistan will assume chairmanship of the Boards of Governors for both the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in 2027, marking a historic milestone since its last term in 1953. Federal Minister Ahad Khan Cheema was announced as the incoming chair during this year's annual meetings held in Bangkok from October 12 to 18, which attracted over 15,000 participants. The announcement highlights Pakistan’s ambition to contribute significantly to global economic dialogues and strengthen the voice of developing nations within these institutions.
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Pakistan has been announced as the incoming chair of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) for 2027. Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, who is also Pakistan’s governor to the World Bank, was formally appointed during the plenary session of the 2026 WBG-IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok on October 16, 2026. The announcement marks a "historic milestone," as it is the first time since 1953 that Pakistan will hold this position. Cheema highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening the voice of developing countries and promoting sustainable growth. More than 15,000 participants from over 191 countries attended the meetings in Bangkok, which ran from October 12 to 18, 2026.

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🔮 He further stressed that “strict action would be taken against hoarding, artificial shortages and overpricing of essential commodities”, the ministry’s statement said.
🔮 The statement described the development as a “historic milestone”, noting that Pakistan would return to the chairmanship for the first time since 1953.
🔮 on Thursday announced that it was suspending all negotiations with the government, saying there would be “no talks” until a meeting with PTI founder Imran Khan was arranged and information about his health was provided.
🔮 Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Mehmood Khan Achakzai warned on Wednesday that governor’s rule would be imposed next in Sindh over the “occupation of water, mines and streams”, urging the Centre to give provinces their rights and resources.
🔮 Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs393.86 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs396.65 per litre.
🔮 Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Mehmood Khan Achakzai warned on Wednesday that governor’s rule would be imposed next in Sindh over the “occupation of water, mines and streams”, urging the Centre to give provinces their rights and resources.
🔮 “He hoped that the meeting would provide a strong foundation for further expanding mutually beneficial cooperation and deepening engagement between the two brotherly countries,” the statement said.
🔮 At the outset of his presser, Dar said that the two sides would sign a protocol with regard to the commission.
🔮 On September 18, Inter-Services Public Relations Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said Pakistan would go to “any extent” to defend the Gulf state, adding that Islamabad’s commitment to the kingdom’s security is “unconditional”.
🔮 He said the impact of regional tensions was also visible in Pakistan, where energy supply chains had been affected, and fuel prices had skyrocketed, adding that the “common man could not afford the resulting burden.” Speaking on the occasion, Albusaidi said Oman was committed to further strengthening bilateral engagement and cooperation in various fields that could bring greater benefits to the people of both countries.
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Bangkok IMF Pakistan WBG the Boards of Governors

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Pakistan GPE · 10× IMF ORG · 5× WBG ORG · 4× Bangkok GPE · 2× Cheema PERSON · 2× the Boards of Governors ORG · 2× Ahad Khan Cheema PERSON · 1× the International Monetary Fund ORG · 1× the Ministry of Economic Affairs ORG · 1× the World Bank Group ORG · 1×

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During the meetings, Cheema highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to “strengthening the voice of developing countries”, promoting effective and predictable development financing, enhancing coordination among multilateral development institutions and mobilising private capital to support sustainable and inclusive growth.
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🔮 The statement described the development as a “historic milestone”, noting that Pakistan would return to the chairmanship for the first time since 1953.

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Pakistan has been announced as the incoming chair of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) for 2027, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said on Friday. asserted
Ministry → announce → Friday
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, who is also Pakistan’s governor to the World Bank, was formally announced as the incoming chair during the plenary session of the 2026 WBG-IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok, a statement issued by the ministry said. asserted
statement → announce → ministry
The IMF-World Bank annual meetings — scheduled to run from October 12 to 18 — have brought together more than 15,000 participants from 191 countries, including central bank governors, economic policymakers and business leaders, for discussions on the world economy. asserted
meetings → schedule → economy
The statement described the development as a “historic milestone”, noting that Pakistan would return to the chairmanship for the first time since 1953. asserted
Pakistan → describe → 1953
The ministry said the “role would provide Pakistan an opportunity to contribute to global economic and development discussions and facilitate constructive dialogue among member countries”. asserted
role → say → countries
Following the plenary session, Cheema received a briefing from the WBG Corporate Secretariat on the responsibilities of the chairmanship. asserted
Cheema → follow → chairmanship
He also met WBG Vice President and Corporate Secretary Aradhana Kumar-Capoor to discuss institutional support and coordination during Pakistan’s term, the statement added. asserted
statement → meet → term
The minister also met Carlos Carvallo Spalding, governor of Paraguay’s central bank and outgoing chair of the Boards of Governors, according to the statement. uncertain
minister → meet → statement
He congratulated Spalding on the completion of his tenure and commended his stewardship, the statement said. asserted
statement → congratulate → stewardship
The two exchanged views on the responsibilities of the office and priorities for the coming year. asserted
two → exchange → year
During the meetings, Cheema highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to “strengthening the voice of developing countries”, promoting effective and predictable development financing, enhancing coordination among multilateral development institutions and mobilising private capital to support sustainable and inclusive growth. asserted
Cheema → highlight → growth
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to work closely with the WBG, IMF and member countries to foster constructive dialogue and contribute to a more responsive multilateral development and financial system, the ministry added. asserted
ministry → reaffirm → system
He is leading Pakistan’s delegation and is holding high-level engagements with international financial institutions, finance ministers, policymakers and investors. asserted
He → lead → institutions
It should be mentioned that Pakistan remains engaged with the IMF for a $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and $1.4bn Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). asserted
Pakistan → mention → Facility
The two reached a staff-level agreement after a fourth review under the EFF and a third review under the RSF earlier this month, which qualified Pakistan to draw about $1.2bn from the Fund’s resources. asserted
which → reach → resources
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