Pakistan to chair IMF and World Bank boards in 2027

Pakistan was named incoming chair of the Boards of Governors of the IMF and World Bank Group for 2027, marking its return to the position for the first time since 1953.

Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema was formally announced as incoming chair during the plenary session of the annual meetings in Bangkok.

The Ministry noted the role will allow Islamabad to contribute to global economic discussions, while Pakistan currently engages with the IMF under a $7 billion EFF and $1.4 billion RSF.