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Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement on the first economic review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), securing a $1 billion tranche subject to board approval.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, a new $1.3 billion arrangement has been finalized under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), bringing the total financing package to $2.3 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the IMF acknowledged Pakistan\u2019s efforts in stabilizing its economy despite global headwinds over the past 18 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fund noted improvements in fiscal discipline, declining inflation, and stabilisation of external balances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it cautioned that geopolitical risks, fluctuating commodity prices, and climate-related challenges continue to pose significant threats to economic recovery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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