Pakistan’s PM, Sharif, has committed to gradually steering the country away from dependency on foreign loans, particularly IMF bailouts. In a recent federal cabinet meeting, he emphasized a shift from seeking loans to attracting investments from allied nations, underscoring a strategic pivot in Pakistan’s approach to managing its foreign debt and economic resilience. Meanwhile, an IMF delegation will visit Pakistan in the next 24 hours for discussions with the newly appointed Finance Minister Aurangzeb, aiming to secure a loan of at least USD 6 bln.