Mariam Kayani nominated as senior advisor to IMF executive director in Washington

Senior officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service Mariam Kayani has been nominated as Senior Advisor to the Executive Director (ED)

ISLAMABAD / WASHINGTON:  Senior officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service Mariam Kayani has been nominated as Senior Advisor to the Executive Director (ED) at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, DC, for a period of three years, according to official sources.

Kayani, who previously served as Joint Secretary in the Finance Division of the Government of Pakistan, is set to take up the advisory position at the IMF Executive Board. Her nomination is being viewed as an important representation of Pakistan within the international financial institution at a time when the country continues to work closely with the Fund on economic and fiscal matters.

As Senior Advisor to the Executive Director, Kayani is expected to provide policy support, technical input and coordination on issues concerning Pakistan and the South Asian constituency represented at the IMF. The position involves assisting the Executive Director in assessing economic and financial matters, preparing policy inputs and coordinating on issues discussed at the Fund.

Her previous experience in Pakistan’s Finance Division is also considered relevant to the new assignment, particularly given the country’s ongoing engagement with the IMF. The Finance Division plays a central role in managing Pakistan’s fiscal affairs, economic policy and coordination with international financial institutions.

Kayani’s nomination comes as Pakistan remains engaged with the IMF over a range of economic reforms aimed at strengthening fiscal management, improving revenue collection and addressing broader financial challenges. The country has been working with the Fund on policy measures related to economic stability, public finances and structural reforms.

The IMF Executive Board is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Fund and taking decisions on key financial and policy matters. Executive Directors represent member countries or constituencies and participate in discussions concerning lending programmes, economic policies and other issues affecting the international financial system.

In this context, the appointment of a senior Pakistani bureaucrat to an advisory position at the Executive Board is expected to provide additional institutional experience and technical support in matters involving Pakistan and other countries within the relevant constituency.

Kayani’s three-year assignment will also give her an opportunity to contribute to discussions on economic policy and development issues at one of the world’s leading international financial institutions. Her experience in Pakistan’s public administration and the Finance Division is expected to support her responsibilities in Washington.

Officials familiar with the development described the nomination as an important professional assignment for the senior civil servant. The position will require coordination between Pakistani authorities and the office of the Executive Director while also involving engagement with IMF officials and representatives of other member countries.

Pakistan’s relationship with the IMF remains an important part of its broader economic policy framework. The government has continued to pursue measures aimed at improving macroeconomic stability, strengthening public finances and meeting reform commitments under its IMF engagement.

Kayani’s nomination therefore comes at a significant time for Pakistan’s economic policy. Her experience in government and the Finance Division is expected to be relevant to the responsibilities of the new assignment, particularly in areas involving fiscal policy, economic reforms and coordination with international financial institutions.

The three-year posting will place Kayani in Washington, where she will work alongside the IMF Executive Director’s office and contribute to policy and technical discussions involving Pakistan and the South Asian constituency.