Pakistan set to get fourth IMF tranche under EFF programme: sources
- 07-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is likely to receive more than $1.2 billion under its ongoing loan programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as the lender’s Executive Board is scheduled to meet on May 8, ARY News reported citing sources. According to officials, the board will consider approval of the next tranche following the successful completion of […]
Good News for auto industry
- 06-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is preparing a series of tax relief measures for its domestic auto industry in the upcoming federal budget, as part of efforts to boost local manufacturing and reduce vehicle costs. ARY News reported. According to sources, under the National Tariff Policy, the proposal is to abolish additional customs duties and to reduce regulatory […]
Local cars, EVs prices likely to fall in Budget 2026–27
- 06-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: Prices of locally assembled cars and electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to decline in the coming months as the federal government considers tax relief on raw materials in the upcoming Budget 2026–27. According to sources, the government is reviewing proposals to reduce taxes on materials used in the production of local vehicles to promote […]
IMF 'presses' Pakistan for tight fiscal measures ahead of FY2026-27 budget
- 05-May-2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is reportedly putting pressure on the government of Pakistan to take strict economic decisions in the FY2026-27, ARY News reported on Tuesday, citing sources. As per details shared by sources with ARY News, the IMF has demanded that tax exemptions and concessions be further reduced in the next budget. It […]
Pakistan govt restores 18pc GST on sugar
- 30-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government has reinstated an 18 per cent sales tax on imported sugar, according to a notification issued. The concession had originally been introduced in August 2025 to improve domestic sugar availability. At the time, the sales tax on imported sugar was reduced from 18 per cent to 0.25 per cent. The notification […]
IMF executive board to review Pakistan’s next loan tranche on May 8
- 26-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to receive the next tranche of its International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan program, as the financial watchdog Executive Board has scheduled a crucial meeting on May 8 to consider the approval. According to official sources, the board is expected to approve more than $1.2 billion for Pakistan under the ongoing program. […]
IMF urges Pakistan to shift all public funds to Treasury Single Account
- 25-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to ensure that all public sector entities deposit their funds into a Treasury Single Account (TSA) instead of keeping them in commercial bank accounts. According to sources, the IMF has expressed concern that government entities have collectively parked over Rs1 trillion in commercial banks rather than […]
IMF 'pushes' for strict rules on imported vehicles in Pakistan
- 24-Apr-2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reportedly demanded the introduction of the strictest procedures for imported vehicles in Pakistan, ARY News reported on Friday, citing well-placed sources. According to sources in the Ministry of Industries and Production, from 1 July, strict standards and verification procedures will be implemented for vehicle imports. The IMF has stated […]
Pakistan decides to cut import duties, remove non-tariff barriers
- 23-Apr-2026
Islamabad: The federal government is considering reducing import duties and removing thousands of non-tariff barriers to facilitate trade and improve market access. According to sources, more than 2,660 non-tariff barriers, currently discouraging imports, are set to be gradually eliminated. These include restrictions affecting the import of mobile phones, cars, dairy products, textiles, steel bars, and […]
Pakistan decides to increase Eurobond issuance to over $1 billion
- 21-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to increase its Eurobond issuance to $1 billion from $750 million, sources said on Tuesday, a day after the government had raised the issuance size from $500 million to $750 million. According to Ministry of Finance sources, the federal government will issue an additional $250 million in Eurobonds as part of […]