Finance Minister Aurangzeb Calls For Federal-Provincial Coordination

On February 25, 2026, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and World Bank Country Director for Pakistan, Bolormaa Amgaabazar, held a significant meeting to strengthen cooperation under the World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework (CPF). Aurangzeb emphasized the necessity for stronger federal oversight and coordination with provincial governments to ensure effective implementation of structural reforms, stating, "While provinces lead execution, federal ministries must remain fully engaged in planning, oversight, and monitoring to maintain national alignment and ownership." The discussions covered critical areas such as population management, climate resilience, and agricultural reforms, with a focus on improving productivity and access to finance. The World Bank reaffirmed its commitment to support Pakistan's reform agenda, particularly in enhancing transparency and monitoring mechanisms to achieve intended development outcomes.