A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to arrive in Islamabad on April 4 to engage in discussions regarding the preparation of Pakistan’s federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. This visit will extend into the following week.
Sources indicate that the IMF team will hold in-depth talks with Pakistani officials about key issues such as tax revenue strategies, government spending cuts, and allocation for development projects. The budget will also address reductions in expenditure and re-evaluation of developmental spending.
The federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 is expected to be introduced in the National Assembly during the first week of June.
On March 26, the IMF praised Pakistan’s fiscal policy efforts, acknowledging significant progress in reducing public debt, controlling inflation, improving tax equity, and maintaining price stability.
Additionally, the IMF reached a $1.3 billion agreement with Pakistan last month and confirmed the first review of the ongoing 37-month bailout program on Tuesday.
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