The government of Pakistan is preparing to finalize public relief measures during upcoming IMF review talks. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently discussed proposals with the IMF Managing Director to create fiscal space for citizens.
Ministries including Finance, Commerce, and FBR have started technical groundwork on the relief measures. The IMF mission is expected to arrive by the end of next month, signaling final preparations.
Officials project interest payments for the current fiscal year between Rs. 7,500–7,700 billion. Savings from better financial management and refinancing could allow limited relief measures, pending IMF approval.
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