Pakistan will host an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission later this month for a critical progress check on its ongoing bailout program. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirmed that Islamabad has wrapped up all preparations for the scheduled review.
The visit, set for the end of September, is part of the IMF’s 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) — a $7 billion arrangement aimed at stabilizing Pakistan’s fragile economy and tackling persistent structural weaknesses.
So far, Pakistan has drawn $2.1 billion from the program. A successful review this round would unlock another $1 billion, marking the third disbursement since the facility was approved.
Aurangzeb underscored that the government is sticking to the reform commitments agreed with the IMF, a requirement for keeping the funding pipeline open. These measures, while politically challenging, are seen as essential for securing longer-term economic stability and rebuilding market confidence.
