Pakistan-IMF talks extended amid proposal to raise petrol levy
- 20-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are likely to extend ongoing budget negotiations by another two days as discussions continue over key fiscal targets, with the proposed increase in petroleum levy emerging as one of the most critical points under review. According to sources, the IMF has recommended an 18 percent increase in […]
IMF ‘urges’ provinces to raise additional Rs400 billion in budget 2026-27
- 19-May-2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan’s provinces to generate an additional Rs400 billion in revenue in the upcoming federal budget, ARY News reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the discussions. Sources said the Pakistan government has initiated consultations with provincial authorities regarding measures aimed at increasing provincial revenues during the next fiscal […]
IMF ‘pushes’ Pakistan for Rs500bln in additional taxes ahead of budget 2026-27
- 18-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to generate an additional Rs500 billion through new taxes, as negotiations have entered the final round over the federal budget for the next fiscal year, ARY News reported on Monday, citing sources. Sources said the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) plans to fully implement a digital […]
IMF says farm income tax collection remains below expectations
- 16-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed concern over continuing reduction in FBR tax recoveries and declared limited taxes a threat. The IMF in its report stated that the tax collection could reach to 2100 billion rupees with 35% improved performance in sales tax recovery. The farm income tax was enhanced in Year 2025, […]
IMF projects 3.6% growth for Pakistan in FY2026-27
- 15-May-2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that Pakistan’s economy is showing signs of stability following the latest review under its loan programme, despite challenging global conditions and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to the IMF report, Pakistan succeeded in meeting several key economic targets under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) […]
Pakistan receives $1.32bn from IMF under EFF, RSF programs: SBP
- 13-May-2026
Pakistan received $1.32 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after its Executive Board completed the third review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Wednesday. Pakistan’s 37-month EFF arrangement was approved on September 25, 2024, and is aimed at building resilience and enabling sustainable growth. According to […]
IMF ‘urges’ Pakistan for strict monitoring of transactions in real estate sector
- 12-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to strengthen monitoring mechanisms for suspicious financial transactions in the real estate sector amid concerns over money laundering and weak regulatory oversight, ARY News reported on Tuesday, citing sources. According to sources, the IMF expressed concern over the low number of suspicious transaction reports being filed […]
IMF approves $1.2 billion tranche for Pakistan
- 08-May-2026
WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1.2 billion tranche for Pakistan, ARY News reported. According to reports, the IMF Executive Board meeting was held in Washington, where the release of the fourth installment of $1 billion under Pakistan’s existing loan programme was approved. In the same meeting, the IMF also approved $200 […]
IMF ‘presses’ Pakistan for tight fiscal measures ahead of FY2026-27 budget
- 05-May-2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is reportedly putting pressure on the government of Pakistan to take strict economic decisions in the FY2026-27, ARY News reported on Tuesday, citing sources. As per details shared by sources with ARY News, the IMF has demanded that tax exemptions and concessions be further reduced in the next budget. It […]
IMF executive board to review Pakistan’s next loan tranche on May 8
- 26-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to receive the next tranche of its International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan program, as the financial watchdog Executive Board has scheduled a crucial meeting on May 8 to consider the approval. According to official sources, the board is expected to approve more than $1.2 billion for Pakistan under the ongoing program. […]