IMF Delegation Arrives in Karachi for Third Review of Pakistan’s EFF Programme, Talks to Begin Monday
IMF delegation lands in Karachi for the third review of Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility programme, with discussions on tax revenue, SBP measures, and potential $200 million RSF tranche set to begin in Islamabad.
NIBAF Pakistan AML-CFT and KYC Compliance Training for Banking Professionals
NIBAF Pakistan organized a two-day training program on AML-CFT and KYC/CDD compliance from January 14–15, 2026, focusing on regulatory requirements, risk management, and compliance challenges faced by financial institutions.
Pakistan and IMF begin talks on $7bn Extended Fund Facility and RSF reviews
Pakistan and the IMF have opened talks on the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) reviews, focusing on fiscal performance, governance reforms, and anti-money laundering measures.
State Bank of Pakistan directs banks to terminate clients on Goods Declaration suspicion under AML rules
The State Bank of Pakistan has directed banks to tighten compliance on trade-based transactions, including the option to terminate client relationships if Goods Declaration mismatches raise AML suspicions.