An immediate and large bailout can come to its rescue. Otherwise, it could be headed towards what Sri Lanka experienced last year
An IMF mission is currently in Pakistan to negotiate a bailout of the world’s fifth-most populous country that has an unenviable record of going to the IMF 23 times since 1958 — the most by any country during this period. The negotiations could be the toughest Pakistan has ever had with the IMF. Islamabad has reportedly sought Washington’s help in securing softer conditions but was advised to resume to talks with the IMF
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