PTI did satisfactory during their tenure. Not perfect, nor even close to it.
GDP growth at 5%+, CAD controlled, forex reserves gradual increase, inflation at manageable levels and Rs rate controlled. Net liabilities, Norwegian had a good trend that he used to show how that would trend towards being controlled, I can’t dig up. This scenario I’d take it.
Three and a half years, Covid with a fractured Pakistan, I’d say they did better than others but alot could have been improved and corrected.
Going to IMF is not bad. Think of it as taking a loan. You can use it to put your house in order or go on a pillage spree.
I believe some of Pakistan’s loans are maturing in a few months. If no new loans are able to be taken to pay for those, then default is imminent.