Beyond $100 Oil: Ethanol, Exports & Pakistan’s Fuel-Fiscal Trap
As global oil prices cross $100, Pakistan faces mounting economic pressure while exporting ethanol instead of using it domestically. This analysis explores the country’s fuel dependency, fiscal constraints, and the missed opportunity of ethanol blending.
IMF Proposes Record Rs15.6 Trillion Tax Target for Pakistan Amid Fiscal Deadlock
The IMF suggests a Rs15.6 trillion tax target and new levies on fuel and solar users for Pakistan’s FY27 budget, sparking intense negotiations with federal authorities.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Rejects Petrol Price Hike to Provide Public Relief
The federal government has decided to keep petrol and high-speed diesel prices unchanged, absorbing a financial impact of 56 billion rupees to shield consumers.
Pakistan Meets Key IMF Fiscal Benchmarks but Revenue Reforms Lag as FBR Misses Targets
Pakistan fulfils three major IMF fiscal conditions through non-tax revenues, but weak FBR performance and failure to broaden the tax base raise concerns ahead of the next IMF loan review.
Federal Government Forms Eight NFC Committees Amid Debate Over Provincial Shares
The federal government has notified eight National Finance Commission committees to shape the 11th NFC Award, as experts and provinces highlight gaps between constitutional guarantees and actual resource transfers.