Meeting with Supreme Court officials while visiting the IMF team
The talks, which are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, also touch on legal and constitutional issues, such as the judicial nomination process.
The IMF delegation was briefed by Pakistani officials on how to prevent financial crimes, fight money laundering, and control corruption during the talks. Special emphasis was placed on preventing suspicious transactions and terrorist financing, with officials stating that effective steps have been implemented in these areas.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) also provided a detailed briefing on its digitalization initiatives, efforts to curb smuggling, and measures to prevent tax evasion. The IMF representatives stressed the need to digitize land records to enhance transparency and governance.
Meetings with key institutions
The IMF delegation has so far met with officials from:
- Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
- Federal Land Commission
- Financial Monitoring Unit
- National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Authority
- Cabinet Division
- Ministry of Finance
- Ministry of Law
Future meetings
Sources claim that the IMF delegation will continue its discussions today, meeting with representatives of Pakistan’s Supreme Court, Judicial Commission, and Auditor General. Additionally, the delegation will be briefed on constitutional and legal foundations as well as judicial appointment procedures.