IMF ‘resists’ Pakistan’s push for real estate relief
- 17-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not agreed to Pakistan’s push for relief to the real estate sector, ARY News reported on Wednesday, citing sources. As per details, virtual discussions between Pakistan’s economic team and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on providing relief to the real estate sector are currently underway. Sources said the […]
IMF never demanded tax on solar panels, clarifies Aurangzeb
- 14-Jun-2026
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said International Monetary Fund (IMF) never demanded to increase sales tax on solar panels. Speaking in ARY News program Aitraz Hai, he dismissed reports suggesting that the government had considered imposing taxes on solar panels before the budget. “The matter was never under discussion, nor was there any such demand from […]
IMF pushes for higher provincial revenue targets in Pakistan
- 09-Jun-2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has increased the provincial tax collection target by 64 per cent for the upcoming fiscal year, ARY News reported on Tuesday, quoting official documents. Under the IMF-supported programme, provincial revenue authorities have been tasked with collecting Rs1,947 billion in the 2026–27 financial year. This marks a significant rise from the […]
Major Headway in Virtual Talks as IMF Agrees to Rs 200 Billion Increase in Pakistan’s PSDP
- 04-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have made significant headway during virtual negotiations, ARY News reported, citing reliable sources. According to sources, the IMF has agreed to a proposal to increase the federal government’s development budget from Rs 1,126 billion to Rs 1,326 billion. Consequently, the government has decided to expand the overall […]
IMF pushes Pakistan to withdraw more tax concessions in upcoming budget: sources
- 02-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are continuing negotiations on the upcoming federal budget, with the IMF reportedly asking the government to further reduce tax exemptions and concessions to boost revenue collection, ARY News reported citing sources. According to sources, the government expects to generate around Rs40 billion in additional revenue in the next […]
Pakistan, IMF ‘agree’ key budget targets for FY2026-27
- 31-May-2026
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reportedly concluded negotiations on the federal budget, with both sides reaching an understanding on major fiscal targets and policy measures for the upcoming financial year. According to sources, the federal budget for FY2026-27 is expected to be close to Rs18 trillion. While discussions on most budgetary matters […]
IMF seeks higher taxes on solar panels, EVs in FY2027 budget
- 21-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to increase taxes on solar panels and electric vehicles (EVs) in the upcoming FY2027 budget as part of broader revenue-generation measures being discussed with the government. According to the Finance Ministry sources, the IMF mission concluded budget talks with Pakistani authorities and returned to Washington after […]
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 […]