Newz | Politics
Pakistan's election chaos casts shadow on next IMF deal Ex-PM Imran Khan has asked the IMF to factor in alleged rigging in recent elections. But that's dangerous for Pakistan, economists say. Supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, demand free and fair results of the elections outside the provincial election commission office in Karachi on February 17, 2024 Islamabad, Pakistan — As Pakistan grapples with the aftermath of controversial elections, political chaos is threatening to cloud its $3bn deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which analysts say is key to the country's economic stability. On Thursday, the global lender said Pakistan's interim government had “maintained” economic stability. The IMF's communications chief, Julie Kozack, said the interim government had managed to achieve fiscal targets while also “protecting” the social safety net. “We look forward to working with the new government