Tough times ahead as Pakistan agrees IMF deal

The resumption of the loan deal between Pakistan and the IMF should put the economy back on a more secure footing and limit the biggest downside risks. But the cuts to government spending that the deal requires, combined with hikes to interest rates, will cause growth to slow sharply over the coming year.

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