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Debt-strapped Pakistan to chair IMF, World Bank boards of governors in 2027

Reported by India Today 16 Oct 2026, 8:31 pm IST 1 min read 3 outlets reporting

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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.

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Section: World
First reported by: India Today
Published: Friday, 16 October 2026, 8:31 pm IST
Coverage: 3 independent outlets

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