ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are expected to hold crucial review talks in September to assess the country’s progress under its financial support programmes, sources revealed. The discussions will include the fourth review of Pakistan’s more than USD7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme, as well as the third review of the USD1.4 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) focused on climate-related reforms. Sources said both programme reviews are expected to be conducted simultaneously. During the talks, the IMF mission will evaluate Pakistan’s economic performance for the second half of the fiscal year, covering the period from January to June. According to the sources, the outcome of the negotiations will play a key role in determining the release of future loan instalments and the overall progress of both IMF programmes.