IMF delegation due in Pakistan today for economic review
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The IMF team will also provide recommendations for Pakistan’s FY 2025-26 budget
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – A nine-member delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mission Chief Nathan Poster, is set to arrive in here on Monday for an economic review.
According to sources from the Ministry of Finance, the discussions will continue until March 15, with technical negotiations in the first phase followed by policy-level talks.
The IMF team will also provide recommendations for Pakistan’s FY 2025-26 budget. Any relief for the salaried class will depend on the IMF’s approval.
The delegation will hold meetings with the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Energy, Planning Commission, and the State Bank of Pakistan.
Additionally, talks are scheduled with key institutions, including the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), and National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), as well as provincial governments.
