Imf Team Reviews Pakistan'S Economic Performance In Karachi

A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has arrived in Pakistan on February 25, 2026, to conduct the third economic review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). This review is critical for the country as it aims to unlock approximately $1.2 billion in disbursements, including $1 billion under the EFF and $200 million under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). The IMF mission will evaluate Pakistan's macroeconomic performance, focusing on fiscal performance, structural reforms, and compliance with policy conditions, with discussions set to take place in Karachi and later in Islamabad until March 11, 2026. Mian Zahid Hussain, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, emphasized that the successful completion of these reviews is essential for boosting Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves, which the State Bank of Pakistan aims to increase to $18 billion by June 2026.