Pakistan Holds Formal IMF Talks Ahead of Extended Fund Facility Review
Pakistan initiates discussions with visiting IMF delegation on the third review of its $7 billion Extended Fund Facility and second Resilience and Sustainability Facility, focusing on fiscal performance, reforms, and macroeconomic stability.
Pakistan Maintains UAE $2 Billion Debt Rollover on Track as IMF Talks Intensify
Pakistan says there is no issue with the UAE $2 billion debt rollover as IMF review talks begin, with discussions covering external financing, SOE reforms, and Exim Bank amendments.
IMF Says Pakistan Economy Stabilises Under EFF as Third Review Talks Begin February 25
IMF says Pakistan’s policy efforts under the Extended Fund Facility stabilise the economy, with strong fiscal performance and a 1.3% primary surplus as review talks start February 25.
IMF Delegation to Visit Pakistan on Feb 25 for EFF and RSF Reviews Amid Fiscal Turnaround
IMF delegation to begin Pakistan review under Extended Fund Facility and Resilience and Sustainability Facility as country posts current account surplus and fiscal gains.
Pakistan Commits to Tax Reforms and Policy Measures to Unlock IMF Tranches
Pakistan has pledged to increase excise duties on fertilisers, pesticides, and sugary items while implementing energy and SOE reforms, aiming to meet IMF targets and strengthen fiscal stability amid ongoing economic recovery.
IMF Adds New Structural Conditions to Pakistan’s $7 Billion Extended Fund Facility
The IMF has expanded structural reform requirements under Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility, setting detailed deadlines for governance, SOE restructuring, tax reform, agricultural market liberalisation, and financial sector transparency.
IMF Expected to Approve $1.2bn Disbursement for Pakistan by Early December, Says Finance Minister Aurangzeb
Pakistan is likely to secure a $1.2bn IMF tranche by early December 2025, according to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, following a successful staff-level agreement and progress on economic reforms and digital tax monitoring.
PM Shehbaz Urges IMF to Factor Flood Damage in Economic Review
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the IMF to consider the devastating impact of recent floods in Pakistan during its upcoming program review, while reaffirming commitment to reforms in meetings with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and World Bank President Ajay Banga.