The effects of severe floods in Pakistan also constrained the government’s fiscal space. Dar tried to use this situation to negotiate with the IMF and seek support from other countries, but this plan did not succeed. Instead of following IMF guidelines, Dar continued to push for his own agenda, causing delays in the program and further destabilizing the economy. His aggressive approach and public statements, such as his claim that he did not care if the IMF did not provide funding, contributed to market concerns about a potential default. Inflation and reserves declined, and Dar attempted to shift blame for these issues onto others, including the former Minister of Finance, Dr. Miftah Ismail.
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