He also said the prices of vegetables had risen considerably due to shortages and that he had discussed the issue with the commerce and finance secretaries.
The writer says Pakistan's rescue and relief simply cannot cope, with the dangers of water and mosquito-borne diseases ever-present.
The IMF will now immediately disburse about $1.2 billion to Pakistan and may provide up to $4 billion over the remainder of the current fiscal year, which began on July 1.
The death toll in separate accidents caused by heavy rains across Pakistan has surged to 1,000 since the start of monsoon season on June 14.
Amidst the destruction caused by flash floods and torrential rain, families have stepped up to help their community by collecting donations and providing basic necessities.
The National Disaster Management Authority said the death toll from the monsoon rains had reached 1,033 since mid-June, with 119 killed in the previous 24 hours.
No less than 116 districts have been affected. Of them, 66 are officially declared ‘calamity hit’.
Earlier this week, the Pakistan government had closed schools and colleges on Aug 24 and 25 after heavy rains and floods wreaked havoc in the province.
Earlier this week, State Bank of Pakistan Acting Governor Murtaza Syed had announced $4 billion in financing for Pakistan from friendly countries.
In the last few weeks, demonstrations have been reported across the country against the fuel price adjustment and taxes on the electricity bills.