“With the finalization of the remaining process, the final agreement for next bailout package will most likely conclude near June/before next financial year.”The financial budget of 2019-20 will be made in light of the IMF programme, he claimed. Minister of State on Revenue Hammad Azhar, during a press conference on Thursday, also claimed that the talks with IMF officials went positive. Malpass appreciated the reform process in the country and assured continued World Bank support. During his meeting, World Bank officials assured him of complete cooperation with Pakistan. He also met officials of the IMF, including its First Deputy Managing Director David Lipton, and spoke about the ongoing negotiations with the IMF.

Source: Pakistan Today April 11, 2019 19:30 UTC