Tue Feb 11 13:50:18 UTC 2025: ## IMF Team Scrutinizes Pakistan’s Judicial System Amidst Loan Review
**Islamabad, Pakistan –** An International Monetary Fund (IMF) technical team met with Pakistan’s Chief Justice Yahya Afridi on February 11th, 2025, to assess the country’s judicial and regulatory systems as part of a $7 billion loan agreement. The week-long visit aims to address governance and corruption concerns.
Chief Justice Afridi stated that the team sought details on program implementation and property rights. He highlighted ongoing judicial reforms, including the National Judicial Policy and efforts to improve the subordinate judiciary. The IMF team reportedly expressed interest in protecting foreign investment.
The meeting comes as Pakistan works to fulfill the conditions of the loan agreement, including strengthening institutions to combat corruption and ensure a fair business environment. This technical team’s visit precedes a formal review by IMF experts next month, which will determine the release of the second tranche of the loan. The six key governance sectors under scrutiny include the judiciary.
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