Pakistan Commits to Tax Reforms and Policy Measures to Unlock IMF Tranches
Pakistan has pledged to increase excise duties on fertilisers, pesticides, and sugary items while implementing energy and SOE reforms, aiming to meet IMF targets and strengthen fiscal stability amid ongoing economic recovery.
IMF Adds New Structural Conditions to Pakistan’s $7 Billion Extended Fund Facility
The IMF has expanded structural reform requirements under Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility, setting detailed deadlines for governance, SOE restructuring, tax reform, agricultural market liberalisation, and financial sector transparency.
IMF Expected to Approve $1.2bn Disbursement for Pakistan by Early December, Says Finance Minister Aurangzeb
Pakistan is likely to secure a $1.2bn IMF tranche by early December 2025, according to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, following a successful staff-level agreement and progress on economic reforms and digital tax monitoring.
PM Shehbaz Urges IMF to Factor Flood Damage in Economic Review
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the IMF to consider the devastating impact of recent floods in Pakistan during its upcoming program review, while reaffirming commitment to reforms in meetings with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and World Bank President Ajay Banga.