Power of Attorney for Section 16 Reporting Persons

This filing is an Exhibit 24, a Power of Attorney, for Paul Vitale, an Assistant Treasurer of PIMCO HIGH INCOME FUND (PHK). The document, dated July 8, 2026, appoints individuals from PIMCO as attorneys-in-fact to execute and file Section 16 reports (Forms 3, 4, and 5) on behalf of Mr. Vitale for various PIMCO-affiliated funds. This delegation allows PIMCO personnel to manage the electronic filing requirements with the SEC, ensuring compliance with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The power of attorney remains in effect until Mr. Vitale is no longer required to file such reports or until it is revoked in writing. The filing lists 21 PIMCO funds covered by this power of attorney, including PCM FUND, INC. and PIMCO HIGH INCOME FUND, among others. The appointed attorneys-in-fact include Keisha L. Audain-Pressley, Katie DeFriese, Ryan Leshaw, and Keri Nakawatase.