Aaj TV English News - Business & Economy https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:44 +0500 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:44 +0500 60 Pakistan, IMF set to begin second review talks for $1bn tranche this month https://english.aaj.tv/news/330434129/pakistan-imf-set-to-begin-second-review-talks-for-1bn-tranche-this-month <p><strong>Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are set to begin crucial talks later this month for the release of the next $1 billion tranche under the ongoing Extended Fund Facility (EFF).</strong></p> <p>According to finance ministry sources, the second economic review discussions will commence in the last week of September, with an IMF delegation scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on September 25.</p> <p>Officials said preparatory work for the review is underway, with economic indicators being finalised and soon to be shared with the Fund.</p> <p>If the review concludes successfully, the IMF Executive Board will approve the disbursement of the $1 billion tranche.</p> <p>The IMF mission’s visit comes under the 37-month, $7 billion EFF programme, agreed in September 2024.</p> <center><p><a href="https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va8czsoLNSZzP877bA0I"> <img src="https://i.aaj.tv/large/2025/09/041745569b68024.webp" alt="AAJ News Whatsapp" width="728" height="90"> </a></p></center> <p>Pakistan has already received more than $2 billion in two instalments under this facility.</p> <p>In addition to the EFF programme, Pakistan has also secured a climate financing deal with the IMF, under which the country will receive $1.3 billion over 28 months to support climate resilience projects.</p> Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are set to begin crucial talks later this month for the release of the next $1 billion tranche under the ongoing Extended Fund Facility (EFF).

According to finance ministry sources, the second economic review discussions will commence in the last week of September, with an IMF delegation scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on September 25.

Officials said preparatory work for the review is underway, with economic indicators being finalised and soon to be shared with the Fund.

If the review concludes successfully, the IMF Executive Board will approve the disbursement of the $1 billion tranche.

The IMF mission’s visit comes under the 37-month, $7 billion EFF programme, agreed in September 2024.

AAJ News Whatsapp

Pakistan has already received more than $2 billion in two instalments under this facility.

In addition to the EFF programme, Pakistan has also secured a climate financing deal with the IMF, under which the country will receive $1.3 billion over 28 months to support climate resilience projects.

]]> Business & Economy https://english.aaj.tv/news/330434129 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 22:26:33 +0500 none@none.com (Web Desk) A representational image. File photo