IMF mission to meet Supreme Court, Judicial Commission in governance, corruption review today

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) scoping mission conducting a Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment (GCDA) is set to meet officials from the Judicial Commission and the Supreme Court of Pakistan today [Tuesday], BR reported. 

The discussions will focus on judicial appointments, constitutional matters, and governance frameworks as part of a broader assessment of corruption vulnerabilities in key state institutions.

On Monday, the IMF delegation reviewed the operations of the Federal Land Commission, Financial Monitoring Unit, National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Authority (AML/CFT Authority), and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). 

The delegation was briefed on Pakistan’s efforts to combat financial crimes, prevent money laundering, and track suspicious transactions. Officials also highlighted digitalization efforts in tax collection, land records management, and anti-smuggling initiatives.

During its engagements, the IMF mission stressed the importance of digitising land records to improve transparency and governance. The delegation was also given an overview of Pakistan’s measures to prevent terrorist financing. Meetings were held with officials from the Cabinet Division, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Law to discuss ongoing reforms and governance policies.

The three-member IMF delegation has a full schedule on Tuesday, with planned discussions involving the Ministry of Climate Change, Housing and Works, Judicial Commission, Supreme Court, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Auditor General of Pakistan, and the FBR. 

The mission is assessing six core state functions, including fiscal governance, central bank operations, and market regulation, with a particular focus on addressing corruption risks.

The GCDA report will outline recommendations to strengthen transparency, institutional integrity, and governance reforms. The IMF’s findings are expected to play a key role in shaping Pakistan’s anti-corruption policies, fiscal management strategies, and institutional accountability mechanisms. 

The mission will conclude its review on February 14.