ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s ongoing discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are expected to conclude positively this week, potentially clearing the way for around $1.2 billion in financial support.
The expected disbursement will come under two programmes: the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the $1.4 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).
Officials said Pakistan and the IMF mission are finalising the Memorandum of Economic and Fiscal Policies after completing substantive discussions on the latest reviews. The mission, led by Iva Petrova, is expected to complete its visit within the next few days.
Sources said the IMF has not introduced new major demands, although authorities may need to make adjustments to address earlier policy slippages. Pakistan’s revenue target remains unchanged after tax collection exceeded the first-quarter target.
The talks are also focusing on energy-sector reforms, particularly gas-sector circular debt, which has reached around Rs3.6 trillion. The government has assured the IMF that it will reduce cross-subsidies and introduce targeted assistance for low-income consumers through the Benazir Income Support Programme.
Authorities are also working to shift electricity subsidies toward a targeted BISP-based system from January 2027. The World Bank is supporting efforts to connect electricity consumers with the National Socio-Economic Registry to determine eligibility.
Meanwhile, Pakistan is finalising an LNG import plan for the coming winter months. Officials expect actual imports to remain below the requested level because of difficult market conditions.
Before the IMF Executive Board considers the disbursement, Pakistan may need to complete several procedural measures and seek waivers for some previously recorded slippages against June 2026 targets.
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