CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF THE IMF DEAL ON PAKISTAN’S ECONOMY

This study is concerned with examining Pakistan’s deals with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). As an international economic institution, the IMF has a significant impact on the borrower’s market by implementing its economic agenda. The economic landscape of Pakistan in recent years has been significantly impacted by the implementation of neoliberal policies, which the IMF has imposed. The country has a long history of relying on IMF loans. Pakistan has entered into numerous IMF programs, often as a last resort to address the balance of payment crises. However, these programs have been criticized for imposing unrealistic conditions on the country, which has further exacerbated the economic instability and social inequality. Methodologically, this study is based on a mixed method of analysis by analyzing the secondary data. Academically, it is significant while drawing attention to the conditions that have pushed the country into the deals.