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Mahir Binici Appointed as IMF Country Head for Pakistan

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By Web Desk Published September 10, 2024 2 Min Read
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has named Mahir Binici Pakistan’s new country head. This change occurred because Pakistan aimed to secure a $7 billion loan by late September.

Growing skepticism surrounds the global lender’s intentions. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and others have raised concerns about the IMF’s assumptions regarding Pakistan’s current account deficit in recent programs.

According to government officials, Mahir Binici will replace Esther Perez as the Resident Representative for Pakistan starting in December.

The IMF has not commented on the leadership transition or Perez’s term completion.

Binici, from Turkey, previously worked at Turkey’s central bank. He is skilled in macroeconomic policy and financial sector strategies, particularly for emerging markets.

His main task is to implement a $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF), which faces challenges ahead of its IMF board approval.

Although efforts are ongoing, the IMF has not scheduled Pakistan’s case for review until after September 18th. Government officials now target the fourth week of September for board approval.

Pakistan faces further hurdles following its delisting by the IMF in August due to financial shortfalls.

Binici’s role also includes redefining the country office to connect Islamabad with Washington better, moving beyond its current perceived function as merely a satellite of the Washington office.

Pakistan must now secure $2 billion from other creditors to meet the IMF’s conditions for a board meeting, leading to the need for high-cost loans.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has openly criticized the IMF’s role, suggesting geopolitical motives behind their actions, including a push for Pakistan to default in 2022.

The IMF continues to project a higher-than-expected current account deficit for the fiscal year 2023-24, adding complexity to Pakistan’s financial management.

These developments erode the IMF’s credibility and have sparked debate about its influence on Pakistan’s economic independence.

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