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IMF includes Pakistan's review in Sept 25 executive board meeting

Global lender will review the new loan programme worth $7 billion

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday included Pakistan’s name in its executive board meeting.

The global lender will review the new loan programme worth $7 billion for Pakistan on Sept 25.

Pakistan had taken assurances from various development partners to fill its financing gap worth $2 billion.

It must be remembered that the IMF spokesperson had announced earlier to review the Pakistan’s case in its Sept 25th meeting.

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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb claims that all matters with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have been resolved smoothly.

In a statement, the minister said Pakistan was moving towards development after achieving economic stability.

The finance minister expressed gratitude for Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif's team, the IMF negotiating team, and other key institutions for their crucial role in making the upcoming IMF deal possible.

He said the matters would be finalised in the IMF Board meeting scheduled to be held on Sept 25.

As for the State Bank of Pakistan's decision of reduction in the policy rate, the minister said it would help increase investment and business activities in the country. The uptick in economic activities would create job opportunities, he added.

 

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