Pakistan Pledges Extensive National Tariff Reductions and Market Liberalization Measures Under IMF Structural Reform Program
Pakistan guarantees the International Monetary Fund that the upcoming Finance Act will legislate the second phase of tariff reductions alongside sweeping market reforms across the auto sugar and wheat sectors.
PIDE Urges Urgent Tariff Reforms to Drive Pakistan’s Export-Led Growth
PIDE calls for urgent reform of Pakistan’s complex and protectionist tariff system, highlighting its impact on industrial competitiveness, export growth, and trade deficit. The study recommends rationalizing duties, eliminating distortions, and aligning policy with global integration.