The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Resident Representative in Pakistan, Mahir Binici, has announced that an IMF mission will visit Pakistan in early to mid-March to conduct the first review of the country’s $7 billion bailout under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program.

In a statement, Binici confirmed that the IMF staff team is set to engage in discussions regarding the first review of Pakistan’s EFF-supported program, as well as the authorities’ request for assistance under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangement.

The visit will also focus on Pakistan’s request for $1.5 billion in financial assistance under the RSF. Additionally, a technical team from the IMF is expected to arrive in Pakistan in late February to address technical matters related to the potential RSF arrangement.

These upcoming discussions are critical for Pakistan as it aims to secure continued support from the IMF and explore additional funding opportunities under the RSF framework.