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IMF chief lauds Pakistan’s ‘better fiscal position’

ISLAMABAD, Oct 24 (APP): Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday congratulated Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on successfully completing the IMF programme, saying the completion reflected positively on the country and viewed as a symbol of credibility and stability. “It is a fantastic step in your journey that you have achieved a better and solid economic position in a brief period of two years,” the IMF chief told the Prime Minister, according to a statement issued by PM Office.