IMF mission arrives in Pakistan for economic review

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) review mission has arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday to conduct a two-week assessment of the country’s economic progress under the ongoing $7 billion loan program. 

The visit will determine Pakistan’s eligibility for the next $1 billion tranche. 

According to the Finance Ministry, the IMF team will stay in Pakistan for nearly two weeks. The team will hold a series of discussions to review Pakistan’s compliance with loan conditions and its overall economic performance. 

The visit will include first technical talks followed by policy-level negotiations. Data covering January to June 2025 will be presented in technical talks, while first-quarter results of the current fiscal year will also be evaluated. 

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is expected to lead Pakistan’s side during the policy-level meetings. These talks will play a crucial role in securing the board’s approval for the release of the next $1 billion tranche.