Pakistan, Oct. 12 -- Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met the United Nations ESCAP executive secretary in Bangkok on October 12. Their talks focused on economic reforms, development priorities and opportunities for cooperation. The meeting took place during the 2026 annual meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund.

Aurangzeb stressed the need to maintain progress towards economic stability. He said Pakistan needed structural reforms and export-led growth to support sustainable development. The discussions also addressed ways to turn economic priorities into practical measures.

The finance minister identified climate change and rapid population growth as major challenges for Pakistan. He highlight...