Pakistan to seek US help for staff-level agreement with IMF.

ISLAMABAD -- Following the delay in the staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pakistan has decided to seek US help for the revival of the stalled loan programme, media reported, citing sources.

Sources within the Finance Ministry familiar with the development said that the incumbent government has decided to seek Washington's help as the majority of the demands of the fund have been completed. 'There is no need for further delay in the staff-level agreement.'

They further say Finance Minister Ishaq Dar will talk with the US envoy this week. It has been leanrt that there are chances of a staff-level agreement between Pakistan and the IMF this week.

The virtual talks are also...