ISLAMABAD, (TDI): An IMF mission, led by Pakistan Mission Chief Nathan Porter, is set to arrive in Pakistan today for a five-day official visit to assess the country’s progress under its $7 billion bailout package.
The delegation will focus on evaluating Pakistan’s fulfillment of approximately 40 conditions tied to the loan agreement.
According to sources in the Finance Ministry, the IMF team will be briefed on the country’s economic performance during the first quarter of the current financial year.
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However, the mission will not be conducting the first review of the Expanded Fund Facility (EFF) program during this visit. That review is scheduled for March 2025.
In addition to assessing Pakistan’s economic performance, the IMF team is expected to discuss the economic impact of climate change and Islamabad’s plans to request an additional $1 billion in climate financing.
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The delegation will also review legislation related to the taxation of agricultural income and assess external financing targets, including the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) revenue collection targets.
