Pakistan has once again declined an offer from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to send a technical assistance mission aimed at strengthening governance and anti-corruption frameworks. The decision comes amid ongoing discussions over the $7 billion bailout package.
According to government sources, the Ministry of Finance stated that Pakistan has the internal capacity to implement its 142-point action plan without external IMF intervention. The plan includes 59 priority measures and 83 supplementary reforms designed to be executed over the next three years.
The IMF had previously indicated its willingness to provide technical support to address gaps in governance and tackle rising corruption challenges. However, the government noted that it is already receiving assistance from the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in implementing the reforms.
