Imran Khan urges IMF to consider Pakistan’s political instability in bailout talks.
Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former Prime Minister of Pakistan, currently detained in Adiala Jail, has reportedly reached out to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding the economic situation in Pakistan.
According to sources familiar with the matter, Khan has sent a letter to the IMF, emphasizing the importance of maintaining political stability in the South Asian nation during discussions for a new bailout package.
While the IMF has not officially confirmed receiving the letter, details regarding its contents remain undisclosed.
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This development comes amidst mounting concerns over Pakistan’s economic crisis, with prominent political figures like Shehbaz Sharif, President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), advocating for another IMF program to address the challenges.
Furthermore, Khan’s decision to correspond with the IMF follows earlier reports indicating his intention to raise allegations of electoral irregularities in Pakistan’s recent general elections.
According to Barrister Ali Zafar, a senior leader within PTI, Khan’s letter to the IMF is expected to highlight concerns about the integrity of the electoral process and advocate for an independent audit to investigate claims of fraud.
As Imran Khan urges IMF to consider Pakistan’s political instability in bailout talks, these developments underscore the complex interplay between politics, economics, and governance in Pakistan, with stakeholders seeking to navigate through a challenging period marked by both political upheaval and economic uncertainty.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a major financial agency of the United Nations, and an international financial institution funded by 190 member countries, with headquarters in Washington, D.C.
