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Pakistan Begins Key IMF Talks on $7bn Review
Pakistan has begun crucial talks with the International Monetary Fund as Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb leads negotiations on tax reforms, including property and agricultural taxes, under the $7bn review programme.
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by News Desk
2026-03-02
Pakistan Begins Key IMF Talks on $7bn Review

Pakistan has formally commenced negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the review process for the ongoing $7 billion programme.

According to the Ministry of Finance, an economic team led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is holding meetings with the visiting IMF delegation. The discussions are being attended by the finance secretary, senior officials of the ministry, and other relevant authorities.

Sources revealed that a second round of talks between the IMF and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is scheduled for today at 1pm. The focus of the discussions will include provincial taxation matters and revenue generation strategies.

Key agenda items include property tax collection by provinces and the revenue generated from it. The IMF delegation is also expected to review provincial agricultural tax strategies and assess revenue performance in that sector.

The IMF team arrived in Pakistan earlier this week to conduct review talks under the $7bn Extended Fund Facility programme. The outcome of these negotiations will be crucial for the release of the next tranche of financial assistance.

The talks come at a time when Pakistan is striving to stabilise its economy through fiscal discipline, improved tax collection, and structural reforms aimed at broadening the tax base.

Further developments are expected following the conclusion of the review meetings.
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