ISLAMABAD: Negotiations between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the next $1 billion tranche of the $7 billion loan program are expected to start on March 3.
Sources confirm that an IMF mission, led by Nathan Porter, will visit Pakistan for two weeks, staying until March 14. The review will focus on assessing Pakistan’s economic performance from July to December 2024, with discussions aimed at securing the next $1 billion tranche under the ongoing loan agreement.
The evaluation will include a review of taxation in the agriculture sector, tax reforms, and fiscal policies. The IMF will also be briefed on Pakistan’s progress in privatization and workforce restructuring.
In addition, the mission will assess energy sector reforms, along with the country’s monetary policy, interest rates, inflation, and exchange rate policies.
If the negotiations are successful, Pakistan will receive the next $1 billion tranche, pending final approval by the IMF Executive Board.
