Pakistan: 2021 Article IV Consultation, Sixth Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility, and Requests for Waivers of Applicability and Nonobservance of Performance Criteria and Rephasing of Access-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Pakistan
Electronic Access:
Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file
Summary:
Economic activity has rebounded strongly on the back of waning COVID-19 infections and expansionary fiscal and monetary policies. However, strong import growth—fueled by the macroeconomic policy mix, higher international commodity prices, and credit growth—have led to a marked deterioration of the external position. The current account deficit has widened, the rupee depreciated markedly, and inflation remains persistently high.
Series:
Country Report No. 2022/027
Subject:
Economic sectors Environment Exports Greenhouse gas emissions International organization International trade Monetary policy Public debt Public enterprises Revenue administration
Frequency:
regular
English
Publication Date:
February 4, 2022
ISBN/ISSN:
9798400200212/1934-7685
Stock No:
1PAKEA2022001
Pages:
174
Please address any questions about this title to publications@imf.org