The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to take necessary action to stabilise the economy and lay the groundwork for future growth.A high-level Pakistan delegation led by the Advisor on Finance Shahid Amjad Chaudhry and the State Bank of Pakistan Governor Yaseen Anwar held a series of talks with IMF officials in Washington on the sidelines of the recently concluded IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings.According to media reports, on return to Pakistan,Shahid Amjad Chaudhry said the IMF has offered about USD 5 billion extended fund facility at higher interest rate, short disbursement and longer repayment period to help Pakistan repay its debt and to support its balance of payments position