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IMF Raises Concerns Over Net Metering Policy for Existing Solar Consumers
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns about the net metering policy, which continues to apply exclusively to existing solar consumers under current regulations.…
Pakistan Rejects IMF Demand for 18% GST on Electric Vehicles
The Ministry of Industries has opposed the International Monetary Fund’s proposal to impose an 18 percent General Sales Tax (GST) on electric vehicles, urging instead…
NLC Takes Over PNSC: Government Approves 30% Stake Sale Amid Major ECC Grants
The government officially gave in-principle approval on Tuesday to sell 30% shares of the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC). The National Logistics Corporation (NLC) will…
Pakistan May Face Rs. 1.1 Trillion New Taxes in FY2027 Budget Under IMF Plan
Pakistanis could face more than Rs. 1.1 trillion in new taxes and revenue measures in the upcoming FY2027 budget as the federal and provincial governments move to…
IMF Urges Pakistan to End Sales Tax Exemptions in Budget Talks with FBR
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to eliminate all sales tax exemptions as discussions continue with the Government of Pakistan over the upcoming…
FBR Launches Sweeping Tax Reform Drive Ahead of 2026–27 Budget
FBR has launched a sweeping tax reform programme, introducing digital invoicing mandates, expanded production tracking, and a new trader tax scheme ahead of Budget 2026–27…
Pakistan Commits to Rs. 17 Trillion Revenue Target Under IMF Programme FY2027
Pakistan has committed to achieving a massive Rs. 17.145 trillion federal revenue target in FY2026-27 under its agreement with the International Monetary Fund, supported by new taxation measures,…
Pakistan Energy Sector Circular Debt Rises to Rs. 5.2 Trillion: IMF
Pakistan’s energy sector circular debt has climbed to Rs. 5.206 trillion, highlighting growing financial pressures on the country’s electricity and gas sectors, according to the latest…
Pakistan Assures IMF of Continued Electricity and Gas Price Hikes
The Government of Pakistan Government of Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund that electricity and gas prices will continue to be adjusted regularly in line with…
IMF Expresses Dissatisfaction With FBR Over Growing Tax Shortfall
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and stressed the urgent need to expand…
Govt Plans Tax Exemption Cuts to Raise Additional Revenue
The federal government is reducing income tax and sales tax exemptions in the upcoming fiscal year budget 2026-27, aiming to generate additional revenues. Preparations for…
Govt Expects Rs. 48 Billion Extra Tax Revenue Through Industrial Monitoring
The Government of Pakistan Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has informed the International Monetary Fund that expanded industrial production monitoring is expected to generate an additional Rs.…
Budget 2026-27: IMF Warns on Tax Shortfall, Seeks Consumer Oil Cost Transfer
The Finance Ministry has begun sharing fiscal data with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation during technical talks aimed at finalising the upcoming federal budget 2026-27.…
