An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation has arrived in Pakistan to start technical discussions on the country’s economic performance. Initial meetings were held with officials of the State Bank of Pakistan to review key economic indicators and policy developments from July 2025 to January 2026.
The talks will focus on strengthening Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves, with a target of $17.8 billion by June 30, as well as monetary policy, inflation trends, banking regulations, and financial sector stability. These discussions are part of the third review under Pakistan’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility programme.
In addition, the IMF team will assess the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, where Pakistan seeks $1.1 billion for climate-related and structural reforms. Officials say the outcome of these engagements will be key to unlocking the next tranche of IMF funding and guiding the country’s economic policy in the coming months.
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