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Pakistan ready to hike rates if inflation bites, IMF says

Pakistan’s central bank stands prepared to raise interest rates if inflation pressures intensify, the International Monetary Fund said.

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Pakistan locks in $1.21bn IMF lifeline

Pakistan has unlocked about $1.21 billion in fresh funding after reaching a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund, including $1.0 billion (SDR 760 million) under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and $210 million (SDR 154 million) under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).

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IMF keeps Pakistan review open amid Middle East turmoil

Pakistan’s ongoing engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has entered a critical phase. Discussions on the third review of the country’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program and the second review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) have extended beyond the formal mission schedule.

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OICCI, IMF discuss path from macroeconomic stability to sustainable growth

Pakistan must now transition from macroeconomic stabilization to a sustained, export-led growth trajectory to translate recent economic gains into higher productivity, employment, and investment.

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IMF team to visit Pakistan on February 25

Pakistan is set to host an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation starting February 25 as the country continues to stabilize its economy under IMF-supported programs.

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IMF Board meets today to review Pakistan’s $1.2bn disbursement

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board is set to meet today (December 8) to assess Pakistan’s performance under its ongoing loan programs.

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IMF report exposes Pakistan's tax system as corruption-prone

Pakistan's tax-to-GDP ratio has remained stubbornly low at around 10% over the past five years, and a new IMF’s Governance and Corruption Report reveals the problem goes far deeper than collection efficiency.

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IMF Mission sees 'Significant Progress' in Pakistan's economic reforms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistani authorities have made "significant progress" toward a crucial Staff Level Agreement (SLA) following the conclusion of a two-week mission in Islamabad and Karachi.

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IMF shares draft MEFP with Pakistan as talks near conclusion

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has shared the draft Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) with Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance as part of the ongoing discussions for a staff-level agreement under the current bailout program.

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IMF trims Pakistan’s FY26 growth forecast to 3.6%, below govt target of 4.2%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Pakistan’s GDP growth at 3.6% for the ongoing fiscal year 2025–26, falling short of the government’s ambitious 4.2% target.

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