--- title: "Pakistan to begin IMF review talks for $7 billion facility" description: "Most outlets reported that Pakistan is set to begin IMF review discussions for the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility, noting the timing and locations of the talks. Aaj News emphasized the IMF mission's expected arrival in the coming weeks, while Abb Takk News provided more specific details about the start date and cities involved." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/7732-imf-mission-likely-to-visit-pakistan-on-sept-23-for-economic site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan to begin IMF review talks for $7 billion facility business · updated 13 Sep 2026, 3:38 PM PKT · 10–13 Sep 2026 · 16 articles from 12 outlets over 3 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 12 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that the IMF mission is expected to visit Pakistan on or around September 22 or 23 for a biannual review of the country’s economic performance and the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). A few also noted the review would include Article IV consultations or discussions on updated economic data. While most specified the exact date as September 23, one outlet mentioned the visit would occur "in the coming weeks," and another cited the talks beginning on September 22. The framing was largely consistent, with slight variations in the exact timing and additional details included. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 13 Sep 2026 — Pakistan-IMF talks on $7bn EFF review likely to begin on Sept 23 (1 outlet) - **Aaj News (English)** — [Pakistan-IMF talks on $7bn EFF review likely to begin on Sept 23](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330472154/pakistan-imf-talks-on-7bn-eff-review-likely-to-begin-on-sept-23) · 13 Sep 2026, 3:38 PM PKT > Talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the fourth review of the more than $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme are likely to begin on September 23, sources said on Sunday. According to the sources, the two sides will also discuss the third review of the $1.4 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) programme focused on climate change. Negoti... ### 11 Sep 2026 — Pakistan to begin IMF review talks for $7 billion facility (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Pakistan is set to begin IMF review discussions for the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility, noting the timing and locations of the talks. Aaj News emphasized the IMF mission's expected arrival in the coming weeks, while Abb Takk News provided more specific details about the start date and cities involved. - **Abb Takk News** — [Pakistan, IMF to launch $7 billion EFF review talks in Karachi, Islamabad](https://abbtakk.tv/pakistan-imf-to-launch-7-billion-eff-review-talks-in-karachi-islamabad/) · 11 Sep 2026, 6:11 PM PKT > ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to kick off its fourth review under the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with a series of discussions and Article IV consultations beginning September 22 in Karachi and Islamabad. The negotiations are expected to span approximately two weeks, focusing on assessing the country’s economic progress... - **Aaj News (English)** — [IMF mission to visit Pakistan ‘in coming weeks’ for next review](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330471878/imf-mission-to-visit-pakistan-in-coming-weeks-for-next-review) · 11 Sep 2026, 5:22 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to send a mission to Pakistan in the coming weeks for the next review of the $7-billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the ongoing Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), the lender’s Resident Representative said on Friday. “The mission is expected to visit Pakistan in the coming weeks for the next program review and Article IV Consultat... ### 10 Sep 2026 — IMF mission to visit Pakistan for biannual economic review (10 outlets) > Most outlets reported the IMF mission's expected arrival on September 22 or 23 for a biannual review of Pakistan’s economic performance under the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). Several also mentioned that the mission would coincide with Article IV consultations or discussions on the fourth review of the programme. A few outlets, such as Business Recorder and Arab News Pakistan, noted the visit would occur "in the coming weeks" rather than specifying the exact date. Geo News and Dunya News highlighted additional details, such as the mission scrutinising the government’s implementation plan and providing updated import data. Overall, the framing remained largely consistent, with variations primarily in the timing and supplementary context provided. - **Dunya News** — [IMF mission set to visit Pakistan on Sept 22 for fourth EFF review](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/972419-imf-mission-set-to-visit-pakistan-on-sept-22-for-fourth-eff-review) · 11 Sep 2026, 2:17 PM PKT > As part of preparations for the review, the government has provided the IMF with revised and updated monthly and annual import data - **Business Recorder** — [IMF mission to visit Pakistan ‘in coming weeks’ for next review](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439040/imf-mission-to-visit-pakistan-in-coming-weeks-for-next-review) · 11 Sep 2026, 1:39 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to send a mission to Pakistan in the coming weeks for the next review of the $7-billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the ongoing Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), the lender’s Resident Representative said on Friday. “The mission is expected to visit Pakistan in the coming weeks for the next program review and Article IV Consultat... - **Geo News** — [Pakistan, IMF to begin $7bn EFF review talks on September 22](https://www.geo.tv/latest/681616-pakistan-imf-to-begin-7bn-eff-review-talks-on-sep-22) · 11 Sep 2026, 12:42 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > This image shows the seal for the International Monetary Fund in Washington, DC, January 26, 2022. — AFPIMF mission to scrutinise implementation plan on GCD report.Review talks to be coupled with Article IV consultation.Pakistan-IMF discussions likely to continue for two weeks. - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan, IMF talks expected to begin on September 23](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1551367/pakistan-imf-talks-expected-to-begin-on-september-23/) · 11 Sep 2026, 11:18 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expected to begin talks on September 23. The discussions will review Pakistan’s progress under its ongoing economic programmes. Officials are preparing for talks covering the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility. They will also review the $1.4 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility. Both reviews expected to take place at […] - **ProPakistani** — [IMF Mission to Visit Pakistan This Month for Biannual Review](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/11/imf-mission-to-visit-pakistan-this-month-for-biannual-review/) · 11 Sep 2026, 11:13 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > An International Monetary Fund mission will visit Pakistan from September, 23 to conduct a review of the country’s economic performance… Read More - **Minute Mirror** — [IMF-Pakistan talks on $7 billion programme likely ...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/imf-pakistan-talks-on-7-billion-programme-likely-to-begin-sep-23-628227/) · 11 Sep 2026, 10:55 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are expected to begin talks on September 23 to assess the country’s progress under its - **Arab News Pakistan** — [IMF mission to visit Pakistan in ‘coming weeks’ for next $7 billion program review](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/imf-mission-to-visit-pakistan-in-coming-weeks-for-next-7-billion-program-review-3000923) · 11 Sep 2026, 8:13 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing - **Profit** — [Pakistan, IMF to begin fourth review talks on September 22](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/11/pakistan-imf-to-begin-fourth-review-talks-on-september-22) · 11 Sep 2026, 7:58 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Two-week mission will review $7 billion EFF programme alongside first Article IV consultations since September 2024 - **24 News HD** — [IMF mission likely to visit Pakistan on Sept 23 for economic review](https://www.24newshd.tv/10-Sep-2026/imf-mission-likely-visit-pakistan-sept-23-economic-review) · 10 Sep 2026, 7:37 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is expected to visit Pakistan on September 23 for a biannual review of the country’s economic performance and implementation of the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the $1. - **Dawn** — [IMF mission due on Sept 23 for biannual review of Pakistan’s economic performance](https://www.dawn.com/news/2028892/imf-mission-due-on-sept-23-for-biannual-review-of-pakistans-economic-performance) · 10 Sep 2026, 7:12 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is due to visit Pakistan on September 23 for a biannual review of the country’s economic performance and implementation of the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the $1.4bn Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) for the period ending June 30, 2026. 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