Reuters reveals Pakistan finance minister to seek deferred payments for Qatari LNG

Reuters revealed that Pakistan will seek a deferred payment plan for liquefied natural gas bought under long-term deals with Qatar, as Islamabad faces a balance of payments crisis and falling foreign exchange reserves. Pakistan unveiled a 2022-23 budget last Friday aimed at fiscal consolidation as it tries to convince the International Monetary Fund to restart much-needed financial support. But the lender has expressed concerns over the numbers, including its current account deficit.