WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to visit Pakistan, with talks expected to begin on March 14.
The mission aims to assess Pakistan’s ongoing economic agenda with significant implications for the country’s fiscal landscape.
Under the leadership of Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the Finance Ministry convened a pivotal meeting to review the progress made so far and to fine-tune preparations for imminent negotiations with the IMF monitoring mission.
Treasury sources revealed that talks are scheduled for March 14-18, with the release of a sizeable installment – a staggering $1 billion and 10 million dollars – hanging in the balance pending the outcome of the talks.
In addition, the upcoming loan program is expected to be high on the agenda during the IMF visit.
Key stakeholders from various sectors of the economy are ready to engage in discussions with the IMF delegation. Notable attendees include representatives from the Ministry of Power, Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR), State Bank, Planning Commission and Petroleum, among others.
Discussions are expected to focus on a comprehensive economic assessment that will offer insight into Pakistan’s fiscal health and chart strategic pathways for sustainable growth.
The arrival of the IMF assessment mission underscores the critical moment in which Pakistan finds itself, with stakeholders eagerly awaiting the outcome of negotiations to chart a course for the nation’s economic trajectory.
