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The Ministry of Finance has advertised some of the posts to operationalize the Tax Policy Office (TPO) in response to the IMF’s requirements, taking a significant step forward by advertising key positions for recruitment. The office will see the appointment of a director general alongside five directors. The Director General …

Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, Jameel Ahmed, has stated that virtual discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are ongoing, and a staff-level agreement is expected to be finalized soon. Speaking with the media on Wednesday after the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting at the Parliament House, he …

Federal Minister for Privatization, Board of Investment, and Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, in a special conversation regarding the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), stated that all concerns of the interested parties have been properly addressed. He further emphasized that the government has decided to incorporate changes based on the …

The review talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have commenced, focusing on the $7 billion loan program. These discussions, which are the first review under this agreement, will take place in two phases. The initial phase will consist of technical-level talks, during which Pakistan and the IMF …

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported an interim revenue shortfall of Rs 601 billion during the first eight months (July to February) of the current fiscal year 2024-25. In February alone, the shortfall stood at Rs 133 billion. On Friday night, a senior FBR official revealed that during …

Federal Minister for Finance, Muhammad Aurangzeb, announced that the authority over tax policy has been officially transferred to the Finance Division. While addressing the Chamber of Commerce in Peshawar, he emphasized that the primary purpose of technology is to provide convenience. He stated that minimizing human intervention in financial processes …

Aftab Maken Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized the government’s commitment to structural reforms aimed at building a resilient economy and fostering sustainable growth during his address at the inaugural session of the 2-day Pakistan Banking Summit 2025. Organized by the Pakistan Banks Association to enhance industry collaboration and …

The IMF program includes 22 structural benchmarks, 18 of which the federal government is required to implement, while the State Bank is responsible for the remaining four. The government is prohibited from offering any tax exemptions or issuing net supplementary grants. In the gas sector, the supply of gas to …

Federal Minister of Finance, Muhammad Aurangzeb, has stated that Chinese ministers have appreciated the discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and that China will support Pakistan in the IMF board’s approval. He added that without achieving macroeconomic stability, the issues will not be resolved. During a press conference in …

The federal government has prepared a plan to roll over a $9 billion loan from China and Saudi Arabia for the current fiscal year. Pakistan has over $20.8 billion in payments due, while it has assurances of $10.7 billion in project financing. The briefing mentioned that the government is in …