IMF

Fund’s team likely to visit Pakistan by end of this month

Pakistan’s FY25 budget aims to cut government debt to 68% of GDP, aided by inflation and lower interest costs.

Chambers warn new tax proposals could harm exports, call for revisions to prevent economic downturn

Recommendations made in budget to end tax exemptions are in line with global lender's suggestions

Plan includes significant hikes in levies on petroleum, natural gas to stabilise economy, meet IMF requirements

Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik says Pakistan will not buy spot LNG until November due to oversupply and high prices

Govt had to find ways to increase revenues to reduce fiscal deficit as part of reforms being discussed with the lender

Pakistan faces $130bn debt with $29bn due in 12 months; can short-term economic gains hold against public discontent?

Economic Survey reveals 73% surge in tax losses, fuelling IMF dispute amid ongoing negotiations

Finance czar presents pre-budget document detailing country's socioeconomic milestones for the outgoing fiscal year