IMF third review talks likely in Feb

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) review mission is set to visit Pakistan next month to negotiate the third economic review of the ongoing loan programme. The completion of the third review would unlock the next $1 billion tranche for Pakistan under the programme. According to officials, Pakistan's economic team has accelerated preparations for the review process and has already shared key economic and fiscal data with the IMF. On the prime minister's directives, the Ministry of Finance has also decided to redefine negotiation priorities for the upcoming talks with the Fund.