Shehbaz Sharif said that "The IMF programme is a phase, but Pakistan’s goal is economic self-reliance. Reviving the programme will bring economic stability to Pakistan. I congratulate Finance Minister Miftah Ismail and his team for reviving the program. I pray that this is the last programme of the IMF, Pakistan will never need it in the future. "
Earlier, taking to Twitter, Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said that following the revival of program, Pakistan should now be getting the 7th & 8th tranches of $1.17 billion.
He further said, “I want to thank the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for taking so many tough decisions and saving Pakistan from default. I congratulate the nation.”