The government has begun considering possible changes to the structure of its loan programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
According to official sources, measures aimed at boosting economic growth, reducing poverty and unemployment, and easing the policy interest rate are under review to help stabilise the economy and provide relief to the public.
Sources in Islamabad said the Ministry of Finance has prepared proposals outlining potential adjustments to the IMF programme. The government is assessing options for the programme’s third year with a focus on accelerating economic growth and easing financial pressure on citizens.
Officials indicated that Pakistan may seek flexibility from the IMF regarding primary balance targets and provincial budget surplus requirements, in order to keep the economy on track while delivering immediate relief to the public.
According to the Ministry of Finance, the proposals include measures to stimulate economic growth, reduce poverty and unemployment, and explore the possibility of lowering the policy rate.
The government plans to present these proposals to the IMF as part of its efforts to secure relief within the existing loan framework.
Sources added that the proposed measures have been designed with the dual objective of providing public relief and maintaining overall economic stability.
