The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visiting Pakistan has held a series of high-level meetings with officials from various institutions, focusing on economic reforms, anti-corruption efforts, and financial crime prevention.
The discussions, which are set to continue on Tuesday, also cover constitutional and legal matters, including the procedure for appointing judges.
During the meetings, Pakistani officials briefed the IMF delegation on measures to curb corruption, prevent financial crimes, and combat money laundering. Special emphasis was placed on preventing suspicious transactions and terrorist financing, with officials stating that effective steps have been implemented in these areas.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) also provided a detailed briefing on its digitalization initiatives, efforts to curb smuggling, and measures to prevent tax evasion. The IMF representatives stressed the need to digitize land records to enhance transparency and governance.
Meetings with key institutions
The IMF delegation has so far met with officials from:
- Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
- Federal Land Commission
- Financial Monitoring Unit
- National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Authority
- Cabinet Division
- Ministry of Finance
- Ministry of Law
Upcoming meetings
According to sources, the IMF delegation will continue its meetings today and is scheduled to meet with officials from the Judicial Commission of Pakistan, the Supreme Court, and the Auditor General of Pakistan. The delegation will also receive a briefing on judicial appointment procedures and constitutional and legal frameworks.
