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IMF sets strict conditions for increasing salaries and pensions of government employees

Proposals to provide additional benefits for the armed forces are also under consideration, including increases in salaries and pensions. Photo file Islamabad: In view of the strict conditions of the IMF and financial difficulties, the government has proposed a 5 to 7.5 percent increase in the salaries and pensions of government employees. The People’s Party, […]

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Why India could not stop IMF bailout to Pakistan

Indian paramilitary soldiers stand guard in Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir Last week, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) accepted a $1bn (£756m) bailout to Pakistan – a move that drew sharp disapproval from India as navy hostilities among the nuclear-armed neighbours flared, earlier than a US-led ceasefire changed into suddenly declared.Despite India’s protests, the IMF board

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IMF okays staff-level deal for Pakistan to get $1.3bn package

IMF says Pakistan has made significant progress in restoring macroeconomic stability over past 18 months WASHINGTON: International Monetary Fund team of workers reached a cope with Pakistan for a brand new $1.Three billion association and additionally agreed on the first review of the continued 37-month bailout program, the IMF said on Tuesday. “Over the past

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IMF and Pakistan make progress to staff level agreement, says IMF mission chief

Fund’s mission, Pakistani authorities to continue policy discussions via video conference Islamabad: International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistani officials made significant progress towards reaching an employee level agreement on the first review of a $ 7 billion program, IMF Mission chief Nathan Porter said in a statement on Saturday.According to the statement, the mission and

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Pakistan urges IMF to reduce tax rates for key sectors

Authorities unsure if tax cuts will apply this fiscal year or be incorporated into 2025-26 budget ISLAMABAD: Facing a downward revision in its annual tax collection target, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) a reduction in tax costs for the tobacco, actual property, construction, and beverage sectors

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