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flag Pakistan and the IMF are close to a $7 billion deal, pending resolution of fiscal and energy issues.

flag Pakistan and the IMF have made considerable progress in talks over a $7 billion bailout program, with discussions ongoing through March 11, 2026, focusing on fiscal consolidation, inflation control, energy reforms, and climate resilience under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. flag While Pakistan largely met its commitments through February, no staff-level agreement has been reached due to unresolved issues, including tax collection shortfalls and the impact of global tensions on energy prices and financing. flag Talks will continue to assess economic risks, with a potential disbursement of $1 billion from the EFF and $200 million from the RSF pending final approval.

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