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IMF sends key MEFP draft to Pakistan ahead of Budget 2026-27

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, March 27, 2026 – The International Monetary Fund has shared a draft of the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) with Pakistan, marking a crucial step in finalizing the 2026–27 budget and ongoing talks under the third review of the Extended Fund Facility and second review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility.

Aurangzeb briefs IMF on Pakistan’s economic stability, reforms, and growth agenda

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad — Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Aurangzeb met the International Monetary Fund (IMF) review mission on Monday, marking the start of the third review under Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).

OICCI pushes for tax refunds and investor-friendly reforms with IMF

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, February 26, 2026 – The Overseas Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) on Thursday held detailed discussions with a visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation on pending tax refunds and key policy challenges facing foreign investors in Pakistan.

IMF team arrives in Pakistan, formal EFF talks to begin Monday: Aurangzeb

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, February 25, 2026 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday confirmed that a delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has arrived in Pakistan, with formal talks on the third review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) scheduled to commence from Monday.

IMF review mission to visit Pakistan next week for EFF and RSF talks

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026Web Desk

Islamabad, February 20, 2026 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday welcomed Pakistan’s reform progress, highlighting that policy measures under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) have helped stabilize the economy and restore market confidence.

IMF chief praises Pakistan’s reforms, sees early economic results

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised Pakistan on Friday for “seriously” embracing reforms under its IMF programme, noting that the efforts were already showing positive results.

IMF Lowers Pakistan’s Growth Forecast for FY26

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, January 20, 2026 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised downward Pakistan’s economic growth outlook, cutting its GDP growth projection for fiscal year 2025–26 (FY26) to 3.2 percent, compared with 3.6 percent estimated earlier in the October 2025 edition of the World Economic Outlook (WEO).

ICMAP unveils action-oriented roadmap to implement IMF governance reforms

December 24, 2025December 24, 2025Faisal Shahnawaz

Karachi, December 24, 2025 — The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has unveiled a comprehensive and action-driven strategic roadmap aimed at converting the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) governance diagnostics into practical reforms.

IMF warns vested interests could derail Pakistan reform program

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, December 19, 2025: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed serious concerns that powerful vested interest groups in Pakistan could undermine the effective implementation of agreed program policies, posing risks to fiscal stability and long-term economic growth.

IMF begins daily monitoring of Pakistan’s foreign exchange market

December 14, 2025December 14, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, December 14, 2025 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has intensified oversight of Pakistan’s foreign exchange market by instructing the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to provide daily reports of FX market activity.

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