ISLAMABAD, March 3 (Alliance News): A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has arrived in Pakistan to conduct an economic review, which will determine the disbursement of the next $1 billion installment from the $7 billion bailout package.
According to the Ministry of Finance, negotiations with the IMF will continue until March 15, with technical-level talks taking place in the first phase, followed by policy-level discussions.
The nine-member IMF team, led by Nathan Porter, will remain in Pakistan for about two weeks and is also expected to provide recommendations for the 2025-26 fiscal budget.
Sources indicate that any relief for the salaried class will depend on IMF approval. The delegation will hold discussions with key institutions, including the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Energy, Planning Commission, and the State Bank of Pakistan.
