IMF Sends Second Mission to Pakistan in Two Months to Review Governance and Anti-Corruption Measures

Islamabad, Pakistan – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has dispatched its second mission to Pakistan in just two months to assess the country’s efforts to improve governance and eliminate corruption. According to sources, the IMF mission has already begun initial meetings, with formal negotiations set to start on Monday.

The mission’s key objective is to review reforms, transparency, and performance across various institutions. Over the course of its visit, the IMF delegation will engage in discussions with over thirty government departments, including the Ministry of Finance, State Bank of Pakistan, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Planning Commission, and Privatization Commission.

In addition, the IMF mission is expected to meet with officials from key oversight bodies such as the Auditor General’s Office, National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).

The mission will also evaluate the competitive dynamics in Pakistan’s banking, construction, and sugar sectors, with meetings planned with the registrars of the Supreme Court and Accountability Courts as part of the scheduled agenda.