By raising interest rates and allowing the currency to fall against the US dollar, Pakistan this week took more steps towards securing new funding from the IMF and avoiding a default. The remaining sticking point appears to be an IMF demand that Pakistan cut back on expensive fuel subsidies. Although such a move would be politically very unpopular, there are signs the government is prepared to make concessions in this area too. A deal with the IMF is looking increasingly likely.
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