IMF-govt talks on release of third tranche from today

ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will hold talks with the Pakistani leadership today (Monday, February 3) on the release of the third tranche of loan to Pakistan. The IMF delegation will arrive in Pakistan on February 3 and hold talks with the government till February 13, confirmed Teresa Daban, the Resident Representative of the IMF for Pakistan.

Daban also confirmed that the review delegation will issue its report at the conclusion of its visit to Pakistan.

The sources said the IMF delegation will conduct a quarterly review of Pakistan's economy.

The mission will review performance of different ministries and departments. The energy and tax reforms will also come under review.