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Pakistan and IMF engage in talks on salary tax rationalization

May 17, 2025May 17, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, May 17, 2025 – Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have initiated crucial discussions on the rationalization of salary taxation in the forthcoming federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26.

SBP receives $1.02 billion tranche from IMF under EFF program

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, May 14, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) confirmed on Wednesday that it has received a $1.023 billion disbursement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the ongoing Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program.

PM Shehbaz confirms IMF approval of $1 billion tranche

May 9, 2025May 9, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, May 9, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday confirmed that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1 billion tranche for Pakistan, marking a key milestone in the country’s efforts to stabilize its economy and restore investor confidence.

IMF cuts Pakistan GDP growth forecast amid global uncertainty

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its GDP growth forecast for Pakistan, lowering the projection for fiscal year 2025 to 2.6 percent — a 0.4 percent drop from its earlier estimate of 3 percent published in January 2025.

IMF Approves Pakistan’s EFF, RSF for Stability Boost

March 26, 2025March 26, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Washington, March 25, 2025 – Pakistan has successfully reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the first review of its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and a new arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).

IMF and Pakistan Advance Towards Staff-Level Agreement

March 15, 2025March 15, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, Pakistan – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan have made substantial progress in negotiations to reach a Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) under the ongoing 37-month Extended Arrangement supported by the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).

IMF Mission Evaluates Corruption in Pakistan

February 9, 2025February 9, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, February 9, 2025 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has arrived in Pakistan to assess the extent of corruption vulnerabilities across six key state functions, according to a statement released by the finance ministry on Sunday.

Aurangzeb Rules Out Mini Budget After Productive IMF Talks

November 16, 2024November 16, 2024Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, November 16, 2024 – Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has dismissed the possibility of introducing a mini-budget after the conclusion of successful discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The talks, which included an in-person visit by the IMF mission led by Nathan Porter, were described as productive and aimed at fostering confidence rather […]

IMF Recommends Reducing State Role in Pakistan Economy

November 16, 2024November 16, 2024Shahnawaz Akhter

Islamabad, November 16, 2024 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended that Pakistan reduce state intervention in its economy and foster greater competition to support sustainable growth. This advice followed the conclusion of a staff visit to Pakistan, led by Nathan Porter, from November 12 to 15, 2024.

FBR Shares Collection Strategy with IMF to Sidestep Mini Budget

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024Shahnawaz Akhter

Islamabad, November 14, 2024 – In a decisive move to meet Pakistan’s ambitious revenue collection target without resorting to a mini budget, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has shared an actionable plan with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). FBR has committed to achieving the 2024-25 revenue target of PKR 12.9 trillion, reinforcing its stance […]

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