Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will begin talks on September 25 for the release of the next $1 billion loan tranche under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). According to Finance Ministry sources, the IMF delegation will conduct the second economic review, with Pakistan currently finalizing key economic data for the discussions. Successful completion of the review will lead to IMF Board approval, enabling the disbursement of the much-needed funds to support the country’s economy.