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Pakistan’s IMF Cycle Still Leaves Deeper Reforms Unfinished

Pakistan’s latest IMF reviews highlight a familiar paradox: macroeconomic indicators are improving, but deeper structural reforms remain incomplete. Fiscal discipline, stronger reserves and a more stable external account are important gains, yet persistent governance weaknesses, market interventions and delayed reforms continue to limit sustainable growth. The central challenge is moving beyond meeting IMF targets. Without structural changes, Pakistan risks repeating its long-standing cycle of stabilisation, short-term growth and renewed dependence on IMF programmes. Read More…