Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated Pakistan's commitment to ensuring a smooth and successful completion of the thirty-seven month IMF programme.

He was talking to IMF's new Resident Representative for Pakistan Mahir Binici in Islamabad today.

The Finance Minister described the IMF programme as Pakistan's own programme of macro-economic reforms and structural adjustments.

He said extended a formal welcome to Mahir Binici on his assignment in Pakistan and assured him full support for carrying out his official responsibilities and a smooth day-to-day consultation with the government of Pakistan.

Mahir Binici reciprocated the sentiment and committed himself to working closely with Pakistan for ensuring a successful completion of the IMF programme.