IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Pakistan for $1.2 Billion Tranche

The IMF has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan for a $1.2 billion disbursement following the third EFF review, backing the country's fuel pricing policy while warning that the Middle East conflict may pressure inflation and growth outlook.

28 Mar, 00:15 — 28 Mar, 03:31

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This agreement is crucial for Pakistan, which has been facing significant economic challenges, including high inflation and a balance of payments crisis. The IMF funds provide much-needed foreign exchange and signal confidence to other international lenders and investors.

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The IMF and Pakistan reached a staff-level agreement (SLA)
The agreement is for a disbursement of approximately $1.2 billion
This disbursement follows the successful conclusion of the third review of an existing loan program

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The staff-level agreement was announced on Saturday

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The disbursement is for 'about $1.2 billion'

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ReutersVery High4h ago

IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level agreement on $1.2 billion disbursement - Reuters

IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level agreement on $1.2 billion disbursement Reuters

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DawnMostly Factual3h ago

IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level agreement over another $1.2bn in loans

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Saturday announced that it had reached a staff level agreement (SLA) for disbursement of about $1.2 billion on successful conclusion on the third review under Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). The Fund tacitly endorsed Islamabad’s fuel pricing policy in the wake of Middle East crisis. More to follow

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