Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with Baroness Chapman, Minister of State for International Development of the United Kingdom, on the sidelines of the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.
The Finance Minister thanked Baroness Chapman for the United Kingdom’s longstanding partnership with Pakistan and its continued support towards the country’s socioeconomic development.
He briefed her on the World Bank’s 10-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Pakistan, which places a strong emphasis on tackling population challenges and enhancing climate resilience.
Highlighting Pakistan’s commitment to digital reforms, the Finance Minister underscored the importance of reducing the human interface between tax collectors and taxpayers through the use of technology.
He also appreciated the role of the REMIT platform in mapping development assistance over the past two years and in formulating an effective communication strategy.
