IMF mission to visit Pakistan next month for fourth EFF, second RSF review

An IMF staff team is due in Pakistan next month to discuss the fourth review of the Extended Fund Facility and a second review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, Profit reported, citing Business Recorder. A successful review could unlock about $1 billion under the EFF and $200 million under the RSF. The visiting group will examine economic performance over January-June 2026 and begin talks on the upcoming disbursements.

Officials indicated that the talks will cover tax collection, energy reforms, the speed of privatisation and governance measures, with particular attention to how key institutional appointments are made. Governance and anti-corruption measures are on the agenda too. Any staff-level agreement reached would still require approval from the IMF Executive Board before funds are disbursed.

The Finance Ministry has asked relevant ministries and divisions to complete preparations and report on progress against commitments given to the Fund. The mission will start in Karachi with State Bank of Pakistan officials before moving to Islamabad for meetings with the government's economic team.