Pakistan Imf Review Talks Transition To Virtual Format In Istanbul

On March 2, 2026, the ongoing economic review talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) transitioned to a virtual format due to heightened security concerns following recent regional instability, particularly the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel. The IMF mission, led by Iva Petrova, was relocated to Istanbul after an advisory from the IMF headquarters disrupted planned meetings in Islamabad. Despite this shift, discussions will continue online, focusing on the third review of Pakistan's $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second review of the $1.1 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). The review is critical for Pakistan, which has already received approximately $3 billion under the EFF and aims to secure further disbursements contingent upon successful negotiations.