ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) visiting mission and Pakistan’s economic team are nearing the completion of the second review talks for the release of the final $1.1 billion tranche under the SBA loan agreement, local media reported on Monday.
Key topics on the agenda include pensions, salaries, climate financing, and monetary policy, with both parties aiming to reach a consensus on crucial economic reforms and initiatives. Moreover, asset declarations of officers and negotiations with provinces are scheduled for today, reports say.
Provinces will engage in discussions covering fiscal operations, debt management, and commodity schemes. The talks will also address fiscal decentralization and regional economic policies.
Further deliberations will concentrate on real estate regulations, asset declarations, and anti-money laundering measures, highlighting the commitment to financial transparency and accountability.
The delegation has shown agreement on Pakistan’s external financing roadmap during the ongoing discussions, according to the sources.
Previously, reports indicated that the Pakistani government had assured the IMF of accelerating the privatization program.
