Pakistan to chair IMF, World Bank boards next year for first time since 1953
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…
The Hindu reports: 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.
This world story centres on Pakistan. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include World Bank, WBG-IMF Annual Meetings and IMF.
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- World Bank, WBG-IMF Annual Meetings, IMF, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad
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