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IMF concludes talks with Pakistan on reforms, budget

IMF concludes talks with Pakistan on economic reforms and budget. Pakistan commits to 2% primary surplus target by 2027.

Charlotte Hernandez
ByCharlotte Hernandez- Senior Editor
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The IMF mission concluded talks with Pakistani authorities, focusing on economic developments, fiscal plans for the next financial year, and reform progress under IMF-supported programs.

Pakistani authorities committed to a primary surplus target of 2% of GDP in fiscal year 2027.

The team, led by advisor Iva Petrova, visited Islamabad from May 13-20. Discussions also covered the impact of disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict.

Earlier in May, the IMF cleared Pakistan to access about $1.32 billion in fresh funding. The country is on a $7 billion IMF program.

Pakistan's central bank committed to maintaining an appropriately tight monetary policy stance to anchor inflation expectations.

Talks on the fiscal 2027 budget are set to continue in the coming days.

The IMF said its next mission, including consultations and reviews, is planned for the second half of 2026.

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