Pakistan Faces New IMF Conditions as Talks Enter Crucial Stage
In practice, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has shared the first draft of the Memorandum of Financial and Economic Policies (MEFP) with Pakistani authorities,…
Tag: Economy & Policy
Pakistan Dairy Sector Can Unlock Rs. 500 Billion Extra
Pakistan's dairy sector could generate almost Rs. 500 billion in annual administration revenue if its informal market is brought into the formal economy, Pakistan…
World Bank Tells Pakistan to Remove Needless Business Rules
In practice, the Finance Division and World Bank have discussed measures to reduce regulatory and business constraints in Pakistan as part of an economic…
Trade Deficit Worsens Again
Pakistan's trade deficit widened by 15 percent year-on-year (YoY) to $10.8 billion during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27 (1QFY27), up from $9.37…
Govt Begins Nationwide Mapping of Markets, Shops for Retailers’ Tax Scheme
Meanwhile, the administration will commence mapping markets and individual shops nationwide from Friday to implement the retailers' fixed tax scheme, with shopkeepers facing penalties…
IMF Wants Market-Based Rupee, Higher SBP Rate
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) remain divided over exchange rate policy as discussions on the country's economic review continue, with the administration…
IMF to Tell Pakistan What to Sell Next
Meanwhile, a delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is due to meet authorities of Pakistan's Privatisation Commission as part of the ongoing discussions…
FBR Extends 2026 Tax Return Deadline
Notably, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has confirmed an extension for the filing of income tax returns for the tax year 2026, moving…
Pakistan to Share Knowledge With CAREC Countries: Ahsan Iqbal
Pakistan will create knowledge sharing a key part of its CAREC agenda when it assumes the regional grouping's chairmanship in 2027, Planning Minister Ahsan…
Govt Defends Purchase of 45 Bulletproof Cars
In practice, the administration has defended its decision to purchase 45 bulletproof vehicles for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State…