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IMF urges faster energy reforms as Pakistan flags easing debt pressure
Pakistan has told the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it expects to raise about $15bn in foreign financing this fiscal year against external debt obligations of roughly $21.5bn, while the Fund pushed Islamabad to move faster on energy-sector reforms and stay within agreed limits on circular debt.
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Pakistan, IMF kick off talks for fourth EFF, third RSF reviews
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Iva Petrova, has begun discussions with Pakistan for the fourth review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement and the third review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).
Go to article Pakistan receives $4.1bn under IMF programme, misses some key targets
Pakistan has received $4.1 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under its current loan program, while the government has generally met the program’s conditions despite missing some targets, Finance Secretary Imdad Ullah Bosal told the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance on Thursday.
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Pakistan, IMF discuss forthcoming programme review
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) discussed the country's forthcoming programme review, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirming Islamabad's resolve to sustain the momentum of reforms and push ahead with structural measures to build a base for sustainable, inclusive growth.
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ADB warns Pakistan’s ambitious FY2027 revenue target could squeeze fiscal space
Pakistan’s fiscal strategy for FY2027 is aimed at supporting economic activity while maintaining fiscal discipline under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, but ambitious revenue targets and rising defense and interest costs could further narrow the space available for growth-enhancing spending, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said.
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Finance Division rejects claims of sole control over Pakistan’s IMF programme
Pakistan’s IMF programme is a whole-of-government initiative involving multiple federal and provincial institutions, rather than a programme controlled solely by the Finance Division, the Ministry of Finance clarified.
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Upcoming IMF review Pakistan can no longer delay SOE reform
Pakistan’s state-owned enterprise (SOE) problem is no longer a question of diagnosis. It is a question of economic cost. For years, governments have identified loss-making enterprises, announced restructuring plans and considered privatization. Yet the financial burden has remained. In FY2025, 25 loss-making SOEs recorded combined losses of Rs832.8 billion.
Go to article IMF projects stronger 3% global growth for 2026, warns risks remain
The global economic outlook for 2026 has strengthened to around 3%, but the world remains vulnerable to an unfinished energy shock, historically high public debt, stalled disinflation and uncertainty over the economic and financial effects of artificial intelligence.
Go to article Pakistan, IMF remain split over gas debt resolution plan
A fresh round of virtual negotiations between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has ended in deadlock, with the two sides unable to agree on a mechanism to unwind close to Rs1.7tr worth of circular debt piled up in the gas sector.
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