Power of Attorney for Section 16 Reporting

This filing details a Power of Attorney granted by Paul Vitale, Assistant Treasurer of PIMCO Income Strategy Fund (PFL), to Ryan Leshaw and other designated individuals. This grants them the authority to execute and file necessary Section 16 reports (Forms 3, 4, and 5) with the SEC on behalf of Mr. Vitale. The Power of Attorney covers various PIMCO-affiliated funds listed in Schedule A and remains effective until Mr. Vitale is no longer required to file these reports or until earlier revoked. The filing also lists the appointed attorneys-in-fact, including Keisha L. Audain-Pressley, Katie DeFriese, Ryan Leshaw, and Keri Nakawatase, along with their respective roles within PIMCO and the Funds. The document was executed on June 10, 2026.