IMF Executive Board Set to Review Pakistan’s Staff-Level Agreement in May 2026
The IMF Executive Board is expected to review Pakistan’s Staff-Level Agreement next month, potentially unlocking $1.2 billion in funding under the EFF and RSF programs.
IMF Mission Reports Progress on Pakistan Economic Review as Extended Fund Facility Talks Move Toward Conclusion
The International Monetary Fund mission led by Iva Petrova highlights significant progress in Pakistan’s third EFF and second RSF reviews following two weeks of high-level discussions.
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.
IMF Delegation Begins Third EFF Review Talks with Pakistan Amid Fiscal Surplus and Reform Push
IMF delegation arrives in Pakistan for the third review under the $7 billion EFF programme and second RSF review, as officials highlight fiscal surplus, current account gains, and reform progress.
IMF Stresses Energy, Governance, and Fiscal Reforms for Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility
The IMF highlights the need for structural reforms in Pakistan’s energy sector, state-owned enterprises, governance, and fiscal policies under the Extended Fund Facility, while underscoring macroeconomic stability, targeted social safety nets, and market-driven exchange rates.
SBP Foreign Exchange Reserves Cross $15.8bn After $1.2bn IMF Inflow
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan have exceeded the December 2025 target after IMF inflows under EFF and RSF, with reserves projected to reach $17.8bn by June 2026.
IMF Warns Pakistan’s FY26 Growth Remains Fragile Without Uninterrupted Reforms
The IMF says Pakistan’s FY26 outlook remains fragile after monsoon floods, projecting slower growth, higher inflation, and current account pressure unless reforms under the $7 billion programme continue.
IMF Executive Board To Review Pakistan’s Loan Programs Ahead Of $1.2 Billion Disbursement
The IMF Executive Board schedules a December 8 meeting to review Pakistan’s progress under EFF and RSF programs, potentially unlocking $1.2 billion in critical financing to support foreign reserves and institutional reforms.
IMF Executive Board Set to Review Pakistan’s Program for $1.2 Billion Tranche on December 8
The IMF’s Executive Board will deliberate on Pakistan’s next tranche totaling $1.2 billion under the Extended Fund Facility and Resilience and Sustainability Facility on December 8, following a recent staff-level agreement.
Pakistan Pays $2.69 Billion Interest on IMF Loans, Highlights Decades of Lending
Pakistan has paid $2.69 billion in interest under various IMF lending programs since 2008, including surcharges of SDR 401.24 million, reflecting long-term engagement with international financial institutions.