What is the purpose of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission’s visit to Pakistan in February 2025?

Explanation

– An IMF mission visited Pakistan in February 2025 to conduct a Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment.
– The assessment examined weaknesses in public governance, including areas such as tax administration, state-owned enterprises, and regulatory oversight.
– Such diagnostic assessments are increasingly used by the IMF as part of its engagement with countries under lending programs, to identify reforms needed to strengthen institutional integrity.
– The findings were expected to feed into discussions around Pakistan’s ongoing IMF Extended Fund Facility program.