For the foreseeable future, Pakistan will depend on the effective execution of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) programme and its official support, according to Fitch Ratings, an American credit rating organisation. Nearly half of Finch’s rated portfolio of Asia Pacific (APAC) sovereigns have elections in 2024, including Pakistan, where general elections are set for February 8. The agency disclosed this possibility in its forecast report on Wednesday, noting that there is a higher likelihood of election results influencing credit profiles in both Pakistan and Sri Lanka, which also receives funding from the IMF. Elections are also scheduled to take place in Korea, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and Sri Lanka. “We consider the possibility of election results impacting credit profiles.