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.
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SBP receives $1.02 billion tranche from IMF under EFF program
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.
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PM Shehbaz confirms IMF approval of $1 billion tranche
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.
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IMF cuts Pakistan GDP growth forecast amid global uncertainty
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.
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IMF Approves Pakistan’s EFF, RSF for Stability Boost
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).
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IMF and Pakistan Advance Towards Staff-Level Agreement
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).
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IMF Mission Evaluates Corruption in Pakistan
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.
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Aurangzeb Rules Out Mini Budget After Productive IMF Talks
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 than reviewing Pakistan’s economy.
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IMF Recommends Reducing State Role in Pakistan Economy
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.
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FBR Shares Collection Strategy with IMF to Sidestep Mini Budget
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 against imposing additional taxation measures.
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