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Govt Sets Rs17.1 Trillion Budget as IMF Targets Limit Relief for Public
The federal government will present its upcoming budget for fiscal year 2026-27 on June 5, proposing a total outlay of Rs17,100 billion with a GDP…
External Loans Surge 83 Percent to $11 Billion in 10 months
Pakistan received $11 billion in external loans between July 2025 and April 2026, representing an 83 percent rise compared with the $6 billion secured during…
IMF Pushes Pakistan for Rs. 700 Billion Extra Revenue in FY27 Budget Talks
Pakistan is expected to generate more than Rs. 700 billion in additional revenue as part of fiscal tightening measures discussed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for…
SBP Reserves Climb to $17.081 Billion After IMF and Panda Bond Inflows
Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank (SBP) rose by $1.214 billion in a week, reaching $17.081 billion as of 15 May 2026. The…
IMF Concludes Pakistan Visit After Budget and Reform Talks for FY2027
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its latest visit to Pakistan after holding discussions with government authorities on economic developments, fiscal planning for the…
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…
