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Pakistan's latest IMF programme has helped pull the economy back from the brink, easing inflation, rebuilding foreign exchange reserves and restoring a measure of financial stability.

Pakistan

Who
Pakistan, International Monetary Fund (IMF), The Express Tribune, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS)
What
Pakistan's latest IMF programme has helped pull the economy back from the brink, easing inflation, rebuilding foreign exchange reserves and restoring a measure of financial stability.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:28:48 GMT · 2h 35m ago
Where
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Why
Pakistan has repeatedly sought IMF support whenever foreign exchange reserves dwindled, external debt obligations mounted and balance-of-payments pressures intensified, indicating a deeper concern about unresolved structural weaknesses.
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Despite short-term economic improvements, questions remain about Pakistan's ability to implement lasting structural reforms to break its long-standing dependence on IMF support, potentially leading to future economic crises if not addressed.

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