Pakistan Seeks IMF Approval for New Tax to Fund Rs213 Billion Jinnah Medical Complex
Pakistan has approached the IMF for approval to impose a new municipal tax in Islamabad to finance the Rs213 billion Jinnah Medical Complex, while also exploring alternative funding options including budget reallocations and Panda bonds.
Finance Minister Unveils Ambitious FY26 Strategy in Post-Budget Press Briefing
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a detailed post-budget press briefing outlining Pakistan’s FY26 fiscal plans, including tariff reforms, tax enforcement, agricultural support, youth tech empowerment, and international debt instruments.