An important round of virtual discussions is set to take place today between Pakistan’s economic team and a delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on key reform areas and fiscal management, sources told ProPakistani.
Detailed deliberations are also expected on the government’s privatization plan for the current fiscal year, including the status of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and other public sector institutions.
Officials said the talks will cover matters related to Sovereign Wealth Funds and the implementation of the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Act.
During the session, the economic team will present a strategy to bridge the fiscal gap for the ongoing financial year. The plan is expected to outline revenue and expenditure measures aimed at maintaining macroeconomic stability under the IMF-supported program.
In addition to the core economic team’s meeting, discussions between the IMF delegation and other key ministries are also scheduled for today as part of the review process.
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