Pakistan Budget 2026-27 Likely to Offer Limited Relief for Salaried Class Amid IMF Conditions
Pakistan’s upcoming federal budget for 2026-27 is expected to bring only modest relief for salaried individuals, while introducing stricter fiscal…
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Sri Lanka Faces Renewed Economic Pressure Amid Energy Crisis and Cyclone Fallout
Sri Lanka is once again navigating a fragile economic situation as global energy disruptions and the aftermath of a devastating…
IMF Delegation Leaves Pakistan; Talks Shift Online Over Security Concerns
Pakistan has moved its ongoing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to a virtual format amid prevailing security concerns,…
Electricity Subsidies May Be Restricted to Deserving Consumers Under New IMF-Linked Plan
The government is preparing to overhaul its electricity subsidy framework by limiting financial support strictly to low-income households, subject to…
Defense Minister Claims Pakistan’s Growing Defense Orders Could Reduce IMF Dependence
Pakistan’s Defense Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, has made a bold claim that increasing international orders for the country’s defense equipment…
IMF makes new demands from Pakistan under $7bn loan program
The International Monetary Fund has reportedly placed fresh demands on Pakistan under the ongoing $7 billion loan program, with potential…
Smoke and Mirrors: IMF’s Concern Over Pakistan’s Cigarette Tax Evasion
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised a red flag, expressing “concern” over the rampant cigarette tax evasion plaguing Pakistan.…
“Tax the Rich, Subside the Poor,” IMF Tells Pakistan
Pakistan is on the verge of getting bankrupt and urgently needs the International Monterey Fund’s (IMF) help to come out…
IMF Demands Pakistan to Impose More Taxes
Pakistan is currently suffering from the worst economic crisis. The double-digit inflation has reduced the purchasing power of people while…