World IMF reaches staff deal with Pakistan, potentially unlocking $1.2 billion October 8, 2026 gopalkumarthakur@gmail.com If the board approves the deal, Pakistan could access about $1 billion under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and $210 million under the climate-focused Resilience and Sustainability Facility Related posts: Russia suspends flights at four airports, warns residents of drone attacks Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. military conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran ‘negotiating on fumes’ France, Spain battle wildfires as more than 2,50,000 people are forced to flee homes Search for 17 missing crew after Vietnamese cargo ship sinks in South China Sea