## IMF Statement on Pakistan

_IMF News, April 24, 2022_

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## Bibliographic details
- Published: April 24, 2022

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### Summary of meetings and discussions
- Press Release No. 22/131 dated April 24, 2022.
- Issued by: IMF Communications Department, MEDIA RELATIONS.
- Statement issued by Mr. Nathan Porter, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Pakistan.
- "We had very productive meetings with the Finance Minister of Pakistan Miftah Ismail over Pakistan’s economic developments and policies under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program."

### Key findings and agreed actions
- The IMF and Pakistani authorities agreed that prompt action is needed to reverse the unfunded subsidies which have slowed discussions for the 7th review.
- Based on constructive discussions with the authorities in Washington, the IMF expects to field a mission to Pakistan in May to resume discussions over policies for completing the 7th EFF review.
- The authorities have requested the IMF to extend the EFF arrangement through June 2023 as a signal of their commitment to address existing challenges and achieve the program objectives.

### Contacts and media
- PRESS OFFICER: Randa Elnagar
- Phone: +1 202 623-7100
- Email: MEDIA@IMF.org
- @IMFSpokesperson

*IMF Statement on Pakistan — April 24, 2022*

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## References

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