Pakistan, May 22 -- The International Monetary Fund has reaffirmed support for Pakistan's fiscal stability efforts and agreed to continue discussions with authorities on the upcoming federal budget and economic reforms.

An IMF mission led by Eva Petrova visited Islamabad from May 13 to 20 to review recent economic developments, reform progress and budget planning for fiscal year 2027.

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According to a statement issued after the visit, discussions focused on the impact of ongoing tensions in the Middle East, preparations for the next federal budget and progress under Pakistan's reform agenda linked to the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainab...