Author: none@none.com (Sajid Amin Javed)

Saying goodbye to the IMF requires political commitment and bold economic reforms. Pakistan’s 25th encounter with the IMF brings a $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) over 37 months, offering relief to the shaky market. The lifeline programme aims to ease debt repayments and unlock global financing opportunities. While the government hails this deal as a victory, the question arises: is this truly the last IMF programme? Probably not. Sustainable exits demand a stable economy, not just quick fixes. With a roadmap for economic governance and growth, political parties must collaborate for effective policies. The complex process of exiting the…