Ishaq Dar reaches US for talks with IMF, WB

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar along with a delegation has reached the United States (US) to hold negotiations with the international lenders.

During his four-day visit to the US, Ishaq Dar will meet the officials of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and other financial lenders.

He will also participate in the annual meeting of the IMF and the World Bank.

Pakistan has been demanding international lenders for new terms for Pakistan amid devastating floods in the country.

Earlier, the finance minister held a virtual meeting with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief, Nathan Porter after taking charge of the finance ministry.

According to the handout released by Finance Ministry, the finance minister briefed IMF about the economic situation caused by the devastating floods in the country which affected infrastructure, crops and the livelihood of the people.

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