--- title: "Pakistan and IMF begin talks on economic and climate programme reviews" description: "Most outlets reported that Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held initial talks with the IMF mission led by Iva Petrova, focusing on the fourth review of Pakistan’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the third review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). Several outlets highlighted the potential unlocking of $1.2 billion in financing, with some specifying $1 billion under the economic programme and $200 million under the climate facility. A few also noted the broader $7 billion loan programme. The framing was largely consistent, with slight variations in emphasis on the total loan amount versus the immediate financial unlock." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/10977-pakistan-imf-formal-talks-to-begin-tomorrow-on-eco site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan and IMF begin talks on economic and climate programme reviews business · updated 30 Sep 2026, 6:20 AM PKT · 27–30 Sep 2026 · 23 articles from 15 outlets over 4 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 15 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that formal negotiations between Pakistan and the IMF are set to begin the following day. The Nation provided additional context, mentioning the fourth review of the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the third review of the Resilience and Sustainability framework, while Minute Mirror's excerpt was more concise, focusing only on the start of the talks. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 30 Sep 2026 — Aurangzeb kicks off talks with IMF mission (1 outlet) - **Business Recorder** — [Aurangzeb kicks off talks with IMF mission](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441913/aurangzeb-kicks-off-talks-with-imf-mission) · 30 Sep 2026, 6:20 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday reiterated its commitment to continue implementing agreed structural reforms as Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) formally kicked off negotiations for the fourth review of the USD 7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the third review of USD 1.4 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb he... ### 29 Sep 2026 — Pakistan and IMF begin talks on economic and climate programme reviews (11 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held initial talks with the IMF mission led by Iva Petrova, focusing on the fourth review of Pakistan’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the third review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). Several outlets highlighted the potential unlocking of $1.2 billion in financing, with some specifying $1 billion under the economic programme and $200 million under the climate facility. A few also noted the broader $7 billion loan programme. The framing was largely consistent, with slight variations in emphasis on the total loan amount versus the immediate financial unlock. - **Pakistan Observer** — [IMF Mission Opens Talks on Pakistan’s EFF, RSF Reviews](https://pakobserver.net/imf-mission-opens-talks-on-pakistans-eff-rsf-reviews/) · 29 Sep 2026, 9:50 PM PKT > Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday held an opening meeting with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation led by Iva… - **Profit** — [Pakistan, IMF formally begin fourth EFF review talks](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/29/pakistan-imf-formally-begin-fourth-eff-review-talks) · 29 Sep 2026, 9:41 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Successful completion of EFF and RSF reviews would unlock around $1.2 billion in financing - **Aaj News (English)** — [Aurangzeb kicks off talks with IMF mission](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330474513/aurangzeb-kicks-off-talks-with-imf-mission) · 29 Sep 2026, 5:46 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a kick-off meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission on Tuesday. “Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a kick-off meeting with the IMF mission, led by Iva Petrova,” read a statement released by the Ministry of Finance. “The IMF mission is in Islamabad for the fourth review of Pakistan’s Extended Fund... - **Hum News English** — [Pakistan seeks $1.2bn as IMF kicks off latest programme review](https://humenglish.com/latest/pakistan-seeks-1-2bn-as-imf-kicks-off-latest-programme-review/) · 29 Sep 2026, 2:28 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund formally began talks on Tuesday for the fourth review of a $7 billion loan programme and the third review of a separate $1.4 billion climate facility, with Islamabad seeking about $1.2 billion in fresh disbursements. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a kick-off meeting with an IMF mission led by Iva Petrova, the finance ministry sai... - **24 News HD** — [Finance Minister holds initial talks with IMF mission](https://www.24newshd.tv/29-Sep-2026/finance-minister-holds-initial-talks-imf-mission) · 29 Sep 2026, 2:19 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has held initial talks with the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Eva Petrova, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Minute Mirror** — [IMF mission starts talks on Pakistan’s $7bn prog...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/imf-mission-starts-talks-on-pakistans-7bn-programme-637166/) · 29 Sep 2026, 1:31 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held an opening meeting with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation on Tuesday as formal - **Dawn** — [Finance minister kicks off talks with visiting IMF mission](https://www.dawn.com/news/2033493/finance-minister-kicks-off-talks-with-visiting-imf-mission) · 29 Sep 2026, 1:18 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb held a kick-off meeting on Tuesday with a visiting staff mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF mission, led by Iva Petrova, is in Islamabad for the fourth review of Pakistan’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement and the third review of the $1.4bn Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF... - **Geo News** — [FinMin Aurangzeb kicks off talks with IMF mission for EFF, RSF reviews](https://www.geo.tv/latest/684190-finmin-aurangzeb-kicks-off-talks-with-imf-mission-for-eff-rsf-reviews) · 29 Sep 2026, 12:35 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview in Islamabad on July 19, 2024. — ReutersAurangzeb holds opening meeting with IMF mission.IMF mission led by Iva Petrova reaches Islamabad.10,000 federal employees to declare assets by Oct 30.ISLAMABAD: Finance... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [IMF, Pakistan formally begin talks on $1.2 billion loan, climate program reviews](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/imf-pakistan-formally-begin-talks-on-12-billion-loan-climate-program-reviews-3002661) · 29 Sep 2026, 12:04 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing - **Business Recorder** — [Aurangzeb kicks off talks with IMF](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441769/aurangzeb-kicks-off-talks-with-imf) · 29 Sep 2026, 11:39 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Iva Petrova on Thursday to kick off reviews under Pakistan’s $7 billion programmes. “Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a kick-off meeting with the IMF mission, led by Iva Petrova,” read a statement released by the Ministry of Finance. “The IMF mis... - **The Express Tribune** — [Pakistan, IMF formally begin talks on EFF, climate programme reviews](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2632048/pakistan-imf-formally-begin-talks-on-eff-climate-programme-reviews) · 29 Sep 2026, 7:54 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Talks could unlock $1.2b in financing including $1b under economic programme, $200b under climate facility ### 28 Sep 2026 — Pakistan and IMF begin talks to unlock next $1.2 billion loan tranche (8 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Pakistan and the IMF have begun formal negotiations to unlock the next $1.2 billion loan tranche under the ongoing IMF program. They generally emphasized the start of the talks, the amount at stake, and the context of the fourth review of the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility and the third review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. A few also noted in passing that the focus of the discussions includes fiscal discipline, structural reforms, and long-term economic growth. Coverage was largely uniform in framing, with no significant differences in emphasis or tone. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Pakistan, IMF begin talks as $1.2bn financing hangs on reviews](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330474332/pakistan-imf-begin-talks-as-12bn-financing-hangs-on-reviews) · 28 Sep 2026, 2:20 PM PKT > Policy-level talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the fourth review of the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the third review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) will begin in Islamabad today. According to sources, the formal discussions between the IMF staff mission and Pakistani authorities will focus on both reviews. The IMF mission ha... - **ProPakistani** — [Pakistan-IMF Talks Begin Today to Unlock $1.2 Billion Loan](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/28/pakistan-imf-talks-begin-today-to-unlock-1-2-billion-loan/) · 28 Sep 2026, 10:31 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are set to begin formal negotiations today for the fourth review of the… Read More - **BOL News** — [IMF mission opens talks with Pakistan on $7 billion loan review](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/imf-mission-opens-talks-with-pakistan-on-7-billion-loan-review) · 28 Sep 2026, 10:24 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan's ongoing 37-month IMF program aims to stabilize its economy. Focus is on fiscal discipline, structural reforms & long-term growth. - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan, IMF begin formal talks on key economic r...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-imf-begin-formal-talks-on-key-economic-reforms-636461/) · 28 Sep 2026, 10:14 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Formal discussions between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are set to begin today, with economic reforms, circular debt, - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Pakistan, IMF begin formal talks on next $1.2bn loan disbursement today](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/28-Sep-2026/pakistan-imf-begin-formal-talks-on-next-1-2bn-loan-disbursement-today) · 28 Sep 2026, 10:13 AM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Formal negotiations between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are set to begin today as a visiting IMF staff mission starts discussions with the government on the fourth review of the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the third review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). The IMF mission, led […] - **Pakistan Observer** — [Pakistan, IMF talks to unlock $1.2 billion tranche starts today](https://pakobserver.net/pakistan-imf-talks-to-unlock-1-2-billion-tranche-starts-today/) · 28 Sep 2026, 9:52 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and an International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission are set to begin formal discussions on the latest… - **24 News HD** — [Formal Pakistan-IMF talks kick off today](https://www.24newshd.tv/28-Sep-2026/formal-pakistan-imf-talks-kick-today) · 28 Sep 2026, 9:48 AM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Formal talks between the Government of Pakistan and a visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission for the fourth review of the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the third review of the Resilience Support Faci­lity (RSF) are set to being today (Monday), reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Dawn** — [IMF talks to unlock next $1.2bn set to begin today](https://www.dawn.com/news/2033147/imf-talks-to-unlock-next-12bn-set-to-begin-today) · 28 Sep 2026, 7:22 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Formal negotiations between the government and a visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission for the fourth review of the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the third review of the Resilience Support Faci­lity (RSF) are expected to begin today (Monday). Official sources said the mission, led by Iva Petrova, would stay for almost two weeks, until the first week o... ### 27 Sep 2026 — Pakistan-IMF formal talks to begin tomorrow (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported that formal negotiations between Pakistan and the IMF are set to begin the next day, focusing on review terms. The Nation provided additional context by mentioning the specific reviews — the fourth review of the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the third review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility — while Minute Mirror offered a more general reference to economic discussions. - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan-IMF formal talks to begin tomorrow on eco...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-imf-formal-talks-to-begin-tomorrow-on-economic-reforms-and-fiscal-targets-636301/) · 27 Sep 2026, 7:21 PM PKT > Formal negotiations between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are scheduled to begin tomorrow, - **The Nation** — [Formal Pakistan-IMF talks to begin tomorrow](https://www.nation.com.pk/27-Sep-2026/formal-pakistan-imf-talks-begin-tomorrow) · 27 Sep 2026, 6:29 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD - Formal negotiations between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the fourth review of the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the third review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) are scheduled to begin tomorrow (Monday). ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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