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Pakistan, IMF discuss major tax reforms to boost economic growth
The Ministry of Finance and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are holding a two-day high-level workshop in Islamabad on October 20–21, 2026, to discuss reforms aimed at modernizing Pakistan’s tax system and making it more supportive of sustainable economic growth.
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Pakistan must broaden tax base to achieve durable growth: IMF
Pakistan must move from cyclical adjustments to durable growth by broadening its tax base, strengthening revenue administration, reducing tax expenditures and protecting priority social spending, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.
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Pakistan eyes new financing deals to extend debt maturities
Pakistan has explored new financing avenues, including Sukuk issuances, Panda Bonds, debt swaps, secured financing and public-private partnerships, as the government seeks to extend debt maturities, reduce repayment pressures and strengthen access to international capital markets.
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Govt reports fiscal gains, debt falls to 68% of GDP
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has highlighted Pakistan’s economic progress despite persistent challenges, citing a 22-year low fiscal deficit, consecutive primary surpluses and rising tax revenues during a panel discussion at the World Bank–IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Pakistan reports 22-year low fiscal deficit, 3.7% growth at IMF meeting
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to economic reforms, regional integration and multilateral cooperation while highlighting improvements in fiscal management, economic growth and external stability at a regional meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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IMF warns short-term debt could raise government borrowing costs
Governments in advanced economies, the US in particular, should be careful about relying too heavily on short-term debt, because it passes higher borrowing costs through to them faster when inflation surges, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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Pakistan seeks unified population strategy to boost jobs, human capital
Pakistan needs a coordinated national strategy to address rapid population growth and strengthen human capital through improvements in healthcare, education and employment, Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said.
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Pakistan calls for global financial reforms to support developing economies
Pakistan has called for reforms to the international financial system to address mounting challenges faced by developing economies, emphasizing the need for stronger development financing, greater institutional representation and timely support for countries implementing difficult economic reforms.
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Senator Aurangzeb, IMF’s Dan Katz welcome staff-level agreement
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have welcomed the staff-level agreement and acknowledged improvements in fiscal performance, foreign exchange reserves, inflation and external sector stability, while discussing Pakistan’s macroeconomic stabilisation, progress under the IMF-supported programme and ongoing structural reforms.
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