Pakistan’s interim government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reportedly agreed on backup measures to be implemented by year-end if significant deviations from fiscal and monetary objectives jeopardize the $3 billion bailout. Technical-level discussions between the IMF mission and Pakistani authorities are set to conclude on November 10, focusing on data exchange and clarifications on macroeconomic areas. Policy-level talks, starting Monday, will address expanding retail sector taxation and refining real estate-based revenue targeting. Revenue concerns from lower-than-expected import growth remain, with both retail and real estate sectors expected to enhance contributions to the revenue stream by July 1, 2024.