IMF sets tougher rules for Pakistan's bailout

Business Dec 12, 2025

Pakistan's $7 billion IMF bailout just got even stricter, with 11 new conditions added—making it 64 hoops to jump through in just 18 months.
The latest demands zero in on fighting corruption and improving how things run behind the scenes, alongside earlier asks like raising energy prices and collecting more taxes.

What's new? More transparency and anti-corruption moves

Now, top government officials have to publicly declare their assets online by December 2026, with banks getting access to spot any suspicious wealth.
Plus, Pakistan must roll out a clear anti-corruption plan for 10 high-risk departments by October 2026.
Meeting these targets is key—otherwise, the next chunk of IMF funds won't land.