IMF, Pakistan

IMF, Pakistan Wrap up Unscheduled Talks on $7 Billion Bailout
The unusual visit from Nov 12 to Nov 15 discussed a $7-billion bailout within six weeks of its approval by the IMF board, but came too early for the first review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), due in the first quarter of 2025.
Pakistan Faces IMF Concerns Over Loan Package Compliance
Pakistan's tax shortfall and delayed foreign loans have raised concerns with the IMF regarding the country's $7 billion loan package. Key issues include Punjab's agriculture income tax law misalignment,
IMF Flags Pakistan's Tax Shortfall, Loan Delays in USD 7 Billion Package
The IMF has raised concerns about Pakistan's tax shortfall, delayed foreign loans, and inconsistencies in implementing the USD 7 billion loan package. The lender also flagged issues with Punjab's agriculture income tax law and the National Fiscal Pact.
IMF identifies key challenges in Pakistan's $7 billion loan package implementation
The IMF has raised concerns over Pakistan's ability to meet the conditions of a USD 7 billion loan package, citing tax collection shortfalls and delays in securing foreign loans. Discrepancies in Punjab's new agriculture income tax legislation and violations of the National Fiscal Pact by Punjab and Sindh have also been flagged as major concerns.
Pakistan's tax shortfall, delay in materialising foreign loans major concerns in implementation of USD 7 billion loan: IMF
The IMF has raised concerns over Pakistan's struggle to meet the terms of its USD 7 billion loan package. Key issues include a tax revenue shortfall, delays in securing foreign loans, and discrepancies between provincial and federal tax laws,
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IMF Points Out Concerns In Implementing $7 Billion Loan Package In Pakistan, Here’s What The Global Body Said
The global lender said that the country’s tax shortfall and delay in materialising foreign loans are the primary obstacles to ...
The Express Tribune49m
IMF board to decide on Pakistan case
ISLAMABAD: The IMF has decided to place the findings of an unplanned visit to Pakistan before the executive board for a decision after it observed that the $7 billion programme im ...
Business Recorder35m
Roll back state control in economy, IMF tells govt
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to decrease State intervention in the economy ...
The Tribune1h
Pakistan’s tax shortfall major concern: IMF
The IMF has flagged Pakistan’s tax shortfall and a delay in materialising foreign loans, among other issues, as challenges in implementing the USD 7 billion loan package. At the end of the ...
The Express Tribune15h
IMF urges Pakistan to reduce government intervention as unscheduled visit ends
In addition to energy reforms, the IMF urged Pakistan to implement taxes on agricultural income starting from January 2025 ...
Samaa19h
IMF stresses Pakistan needs to strictly adhere to $7bn loan program targets
The IMF has concluded discussions with Pakistani authorities, focusing on strict loan program targets, energy sector reforms, ...
The News International20h
IMF urges Pakistan to harness untapped tax sources to boost revenue
The International Monetary Fund has called on Pakistan to widen its tax base by focusing on untapped revenue sources, as the ...
IMF staff concludes visit to Pakistan
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Nathan Porter concluded a staff visit to Pakistan from November 12 to ...
IMF, Pakistan wrap up unscheduled talks on $7 bln bailout
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday it held constructive talks with authorities in Pakistan on economic ...
Radio Pakistan3h
Constructive discussions held with Pakistani authorities: IMF
The International Monetary Fund has held constructive discussions with Pakistani authorities on their economic policy and ...