Pakistan set to chair IMF and World Bank governing boards in 2027
Pakistan is due to chair the boards of governors of the IMF and World Bank in 2027.
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By Aditi Sharma , Editor, India & Education
Published 16 Oct 2026, 3:01 PM IST
It will be the country’s first turn in the role since 1953. The chair presides over the institutions’ annual meetings and does not direct their lending decisions.
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Aditi Sharma — Aditi Sharma leads e Akhabaar's India and Education desks. She edits national news from across the states and follows schools, universities, entrance examinations and education policy, with a focus on what official…
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