The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is set to arrive in Islamabad on Monday for the first economic review of Pakistan’s $7 billion bailout program and the release of the next $1 billion loan installment, according to Finance Ministry sources.
The nine-member delegation, led by Nathan Porter, will conduct a two-week review, concluding on March 15. The process will begin with technical discussions before advancing to policy-level negotiations with government officials. The team will also provide recommendations for the next fiscal year’s budget.
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Any financial relief for the salaried class will require IMF approval.
Discussions will involve key institutions such as the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Planning, and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Additionally, the IMF team will engage with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), and other relevant departments.
