WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said it met with Pakistani officials last week, but has not yet received a request for aid from the South Asian country, which faces a critical balance of payments situation.
"Pakistan faces difficult economic challenges and we urge the authorities to begin taking the necessary actions to stabilize the economy and lay the groundwork for future growth," Jeffrey Franks, the IMF mission chief to the country, said in a statement.
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