--- title: "IMF delegation in Pakistan for review talks under USD7bn programme" description: "Most outlets led with the IMF delegation's ongoing negotiations in Pakistan under the USD7bn Extended Fund Facility programme. The Nation focused on the delegation’s current location and upcoming schedule, while the Business Recorder highlighted the demand for 174 legislative amendments from the IMF." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/10125-pakistan-and-imf-to-begin-next-review-talks-today site: HarZaviya language: en --- # IMF delegation in Pakistan for review talks under USD7bn programme business · updated 25 Sep 2026, 9:25 AM PKT · 22–25 Sep 2026 · 13 articles from 9 outlets over 3 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 25 Sep 2026 — IMF delegation in Pakistan for review talks under USD7bn programme (4 outlets) > Most outlets led with the IMF delegation's ongoing negotiations in Pakistan under the USD7bn Extended Fund Facility programme. The Nation focused on the delegation’s current location and upcoming schedule, while the Business Recorder highlighted the demand for 174 legislative amendments from the IMF. - **Profit** — [IMF wants Pakistan to make 174 legislative changes under ongoing loan programmes](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/25/imf-wants-pakistan-to-make-174-legislative-changes-under-ongoing-loan-programmes) · 25 Sep 2026, 9:25 AM PKT > Government to place proposed changes before parliament as IMF reviews cover sovereign wealth fund, remittances, sugar policy, energy and SOE governance - **Dawn** — [Govt working on 174 IMF-sought tweaks, NA panel told](https://www.dawn.com/news/2032485/govt-working-on-174-imf-sought-tweaks-na-panel-told) · 25 Sep 2026, 7:42 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > • Proposed changes to be placed before parliament for approval• IMF mission to begin its review on 28th; Kristalina praises Pakistan’s performance in meeting with PM Shehbaz • Sovereign Wealth Fund, remittances, sugar policy among areas under discussion ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was seeking about 174 amendments to various laws to improve go... - **Business Recorder** — [USD7bn EFF programme: IMF seeks 174 legislative amendments](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441165/usd7bn-eff-programme-imf-seeks-174-legislative-amendments) · 25 Sep 2026, 5:38 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sought around 174 legislative amendments from Pakistan under the USD 7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme, with the government set to place the proposed changes before Parliament as formal review talks begin on Monday. The amendments cover wide-ranging reforms in taxation, energy, privatisation, the Sovereign Wealth Fund, sugar po... - **The Nation** — [IMF team begins talks in Karachi, Islamabad visit next week, NA panel informed](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Sep-2026/imf-team-begins-talks-karachi-islamabad-visit-next-week-na-panel-informed) · 25 Sep 2026, 4:04 AM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD - An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation is currently visiting Pakistan for negotiations for the fourth review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and third review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). ### 23 Sep 2026 — Pakistan and IMF begin next round of review talks (4 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Pakistan and the IMF have begun the next round of review talks, with a focus on the participation of various government ministries and the leadership of IMF mission head Iva Petrova. 24 News HD highlighted the completion of preparations and the timing of the discussions, while Business Recorder provided additional context about the $7-billion Extended Fund Facility and Resilience and Sustainability components. Minute Mirror briefly noted the arrival of the IMF mission and the involvement of key ministries. - **ARY News (English)** — [IMF delegation begins talks with State Bank in Karachi](https://arynews.tv/imf-delegation-begins-talks-with-state-bank-in-karachi) · 23 Sep 2026, 3:31 PM PKT > The SBP will brief the delegation on Pakistan's economic performance, highlighting that the country has met its target of... - **24 News HD** — [Talks between IMF and SBP kicked off in Karachi](https://www.24newshd.tv/23-Sep-2026/talks-imf-sbp-kicked-karachi) · 23 Sep 2026, 2:47 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > The International Monetary Fund (IMF) review mission started negotiations with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday for the fourth review of Pakistan’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF), with a focus on inflation, monetary policy, and the exchange rate, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Business Recorder** — [Pakistan, IMF kick-off review talks](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440847/pakistan-imf-kick-off-review-talks) · 23 Sep 2026, 1:59 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Iva Petrova has started discussions with Pakistani authorities for the next review under the $7-billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). “An IMF team led by Iva Petrova has started discussions with the Pakistani authorities on the review under the Extended Fund Facility and Resilience and Susta... - **Minute Mirror** — [IMF mission arrives in Pakistan for programme revi...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/imf-mission-arrives-in-pakistan-for-programme-review-634143/) · 23 Sep 2026, 11:56 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > The formal review will involve several rounds of discussions with officials from the Ministry of Finance, the Privatisation Ministry, the Ministry of Energy and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). ### 22 Sep 2026 — Pakistan and IMF to begin fourth economic review talks (4 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Pakistan and the IMF are set to begin talks on the fourth economic review, with the Daily Times adding that a successful review could unlock up to $1.2 billion in financing. Minute Mirror also mentioned the upcoming talks but did not specify the potential funding amount. Coverage was largely consistent in framing the talks as a continuation of Pakistan’s ongoing IMF programme. - **ProPakistani** — [IMF, SBP Talks to Begin Today on Key Economic Issues](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/23/imf-sbp-talks-to-begin-today-on-key-economic-issues/) · 23 Sep 2026, 9:52 AM PKT > The International Monetary Fund review mission is set to begin discussions with the State Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday, with… Read More - **Profit** — [IMF mission begins review of Pakistan’s $7 billion EFF programme](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/23/imf-mission-begins-review-of-pakistans-dollar7-billion-eff-programme) · 23 Sep 2026, 7:46 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Mission to discuss inflation, monetary policy and exchange rate in Karachi before talks with Finance Ministry, FBR and other ministries on fourth $7 billion EFF review - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan seeks up to $1.2bn in IMF financing](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1556676/pakistan-seeks-up-to-1-2bn-in-imf-financing/) · 22 Sep 2026, 4:42 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund will begin economic review talks on September 23. The discussions will assess progress under Pakistan’s ongoing IMF programme. A successful review could clear up to $1.2 billion in additional financing for Pakistan. The IMF mission is expected to stay in Pakistan for about two weeks. Talks will examine economic […] - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan, IMF set to begin economic review talks t...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-imf-set-to-begin-economic-review-talks-this-week-633773/) · 22 Sep 2026, 3:19 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are expected to begin talks this week on the fourth economic review under the ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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