Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Political uncertainty may complicate Pakistan’s efforts for IMF deal

Political uncertainty may complicate Pakistan's efforts for IMF deal

Fitch Ratings suggests that the narrow outcome of Pakistan’s recent election and the ensuing short-term political uncertainty might complicate the nation’s efforts to secure a financing deal with the IMF, aiming to replace the expiring Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) by March 2024. The credit rating agency emphasizes the importance of a “new deal” for Pakistan’s credit … Read more