According to Pakistan finance minister, Ishaq Dar, officials anticipate rolling over non-Chinese commercial loans upon striking a deal with the IMF. Despite the technical completion of the IMF loan review, a staff-level agreement is delayed due to structural issues. Meanwhile, The IMF emphasized that timely restructuring agreements with creditors are critical for Sri Lanka to restore its debt sustainability. Despite signs of an economic recovery, such as moderating inflation and stabilizing exchange rates, the fund described the overall macroeconomic and policy environment as “challenging”.