IMF, Pakistan and bailout

Pakistan discusses $7 billion bailout reform with IMF, no new taxes planned
The talks in Islamabad came within six weeks of the IMF approving the bailout, an unusual move as it is rare for the fund to discuss reforms ahead of a review of the reform plan under the loan programme.
Pakistan discusses $7 billion bailout reform agenda with IMF in unusual talks
Pakistan discussed its $7 billion bailout reform agenda with the International Monetary Fund during an unscheduled staff visit last week, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Sunday, suggesting no new taxes are to be imposed.
IMF, Pakistan Wrap up Unscheduled Talks on $7 Billion Bailout
The unusual visit from Nov 12 to Nov 15 discussed a $7-billion bailout within six weeks of its approval by the IMF board, but came too early for the first review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), due in the first quarter of 2025.
Pakistan Reinforces Economic Reform Without New Taxes Amid IMF Talks
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that Pakistan discussed its $7 billion bailout reform agenda with the IMF, focused on taxation, energy sector, privatisation, and public finance, without imposing new taxes.
IMF holds unusual talks with Pakistan over $7 billion bailout
The International Monetary Fund's Pakistan mission chief Nathan Porter on Tuesday opened unusual talks with Pakistan over a $7 billion bailout approved by its board in September, the finance ministry and sources said.
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IMF Points Out Concerns In Implementing $7 Billion Loan Package In Pakistan, Here’s What The Global Body Said
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Pakistan's Unscheduled IMF Bailout Reform Talks
Pakistan presented its $7 billion bailout reform agenda to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during an unscheduled visit ...
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IMF board to decide on Pakistan case
In an official announcement at the end of the five-day visit to Pakistan, the IMF said that "based on the preliminary ...
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IMF stresses Pakistan needs to strictly adhere to $7bn loan program targets
The IMF has concluded discussions with Pakistani authorities, focusing on strict loan program targets, energy sector reforms, ...
Pakistan discusses $7 bn bailout reform agenda with IMF in unusual talks
Pakistan discussed its $7 billion bailout reform agenda with the International Monetary Fund during an unscheduled staff ...
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IMF urges Pakistan to reduce government intervention as unscheduled visit ends
In addition to energy reforms, the IMF urged Pakistan to implement taxes on agricultural income starting from January 2025 ...
IMF, Pakistan wrap up unscheduled talks on $7 bln bailout
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday it held constructive talks with authorities in Pakistan on economic ...
IMF Talks Constructive, No Mini-Budget on the Cards: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has ruled out any mini-budget in the coming months and said this week's discussions with ...