A delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been reached in Pakistan on Monday (April 29) to continue technical discussions for an IMF-supported programme.
Advisor and spokesperson Finance Division Dr. Khaqan Najeeb in a statement said that “extensive preparation for data and macro economic framework finalisation and structural reforms are ongoing,” Najeed said. The government is hoping for a $6 billion bailout package from the IMF.
He further said the Ministry of Finance has also held in-depth discussions with all key stakeholders, including State Bank of Pakistan, Power and Gas Division, Privatisation Commission, Federal Board of Revenue and Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP).
