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PTA Taxes Will Stay High as IMF Blocks Any Mobile and Telecom Sector Tax Reductions in Pakistan
Claims circulating on social media about upcoming reductions in PTA taxes on mobile phones and telecom services are not grounded in reality. The conversation gained…
IMF Warns Pakistan of Deep Governance Flaws, Links Reforms to Next Loan Tranche
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has flagged systemic governance challenges in Pakistan, urging urgent reforms to strengthen transparency, accountability, and institutional efficiency. The warning comes…
SBP Reserves Hit a Four-Year High as Pakistan Awaits IMF Inflow
Foreign exchange reserves of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) hit a four-year high this week. The central bank reported a $22 million increase during…
Pakistan to Re-Enter Global Debt Markets with New Eurobond Issuance
Pakistan is preparing to return to the international debt markets next year through a new Eurobond issuance, ending a nearly five-year break. The move, confirmed…
IMF to Release $1.2 Billion for Pakistan in December After Board Approval
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has scheduled its executive board meeting for December 8, 2025, to approve a $1.2 billion disbursement for Pakistan under two…
Pakistan Pays $2.69 Billion in IMF Interest Since 2008, Including $533 Million in Surcharges
Pakistan has paid a total of $2.69 billion (SDR 1.90 billion) in interest to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) since 2008, including $533 million (SDR…
IMF Seeks Special Audit of Pakistan’s Supplementary Grants
The IMF has called for a special audit of Pakistan’s supplementary grants issued over the past ten years to boost transparency and strengthen public finance…
Pakistan Unveils Landmark Industrial Policy to Drive Investment and Modernize Industry
Pakistan is preparing to roll out its first-ever Industrial Policy, a landmark move aimed at attracting investment, streamlining regulations, and strengthening the industrial framework. According…
IMF Urges Pakistan to Include SPS Officials in Asset Declarations
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Pakistan to broaden its asset declaration requirements by including officials appointed on the Special Pay Scale, in addition…
IMF Offers Pakistan Technical Assistance for New NFC Award
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reportedly offered technical assistance to Pakistan in drafting a new National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, proposing updates to the…
Finance Division Under Fire for Missing Details on Rs3.3bn IMF Funds
The Finance Division came under scrutiny for failing to provide details of Rs3.3 billionn IMF budgetary funds, a lapse that immediately alarmed the Senate Standing…
FBR Tightens Sugar Mills Monitoring Ahead of Crushing Season
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced strict sugar mills monitoring measures ahead of the upcoming crushing season, making it compulsory for all mills…
Pakistan to Save $1 Billion Annually with Electric Vehicle Shift
Pakistan is set to save around $1 billion every year in oil imports under its new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy, a major step toward economic…
