Government imposes new restrictions on non-filers
Pakistan’s Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, recently announced new restrictions on property and vehicle purchases for non-filers as part of broader economic reforms. Speaking at a press conference in Washington, he highlighted that these difficult decisions are necessary to drive long-term improvement, according to Express News. Aurangzeb explained that Pakistan aims
What happened during the talks between Pakistan and the IMF?
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are in ongoing discussions regarding a new bailout package to address economic challenges. Sources familiar with the negotiations revealed that both the sides exchanged views to meet the financial needs for the upcoming fiscal year. According to sources, Pakistan discussed the initial estimates
FY 24-25 budget expected on June 7
In response to IMF pressure, the Pakistan government is contemplating ending tax exemptions in the forthcoming FY budget.