WASHINGTON: The first round of talks on Tuesday between the visiting Pakistani delegation and international financial leaders and experts focused on the government’s initiatives for fiscal consolidation, revenue expansion, and reforms in energy and state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb arrived in Washington on Monday evening to participate in the week-long annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, a day after proceedings had begun. Although his delegation arrived in Washington on Sunday, Mr Aurangzeb delayed his departure by a day to cast his vote on the constitutional amendments bill.

During his address to........

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