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Pakistan and IMF conclude technical talks on economic review

IMF Pakistan economy Extended Fund Facility economic review electric vehicle tax

Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have concluded technical negotiations regarding an economic review. The successful conclusion of these talks is expected to lead to a staff-level agreement, which will then be submitted to the IMF Executive Board for final approval.

If approved, the agreement could release approximately $1.2 billion in funding. This includes roughly $1 billion under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and $210 million under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).

The IMF has reportedly expressed appreciation for the performance of the State Bank of Pakistan and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in maintaining economic stability. However, discussions continue regarding the automotive sector. The IMF has requested the removal of concessional sales tax rates for electric vehicles (EVs), arguing that they are luxury items rather than necessities for low-income consumers. A new auto policy incorporating these considerations is being prepared for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

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Federal Board of Revenue · International Monetary Fund · Pakistan · Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan · Shehbaz Sharif · State Bank of Pakistan

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The staff-level agreement will be submitted to the IMF Executive Board for final approval. dailyislam.pk
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The agreement could release approximately $1.2 billion in funding, consisting of $1 billion under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and $210 million under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RS dailykhabrain.com.pk · www.cnnbrasil.com.br
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The IMF expressed appreciation for the performance of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the State Bank of Pakistan. arynews.tv
  • [● 4 SOURCES] Pakistan and the IMF have concluded technical talks regarding economic reviews. dailyislam.pk · dailykhabrain.com.pk · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · arynews.tv
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The IMF has requested the withdrawal of concessional sales tax rates for electric vehicles (EVs), categorizing them as luxury items. arynews.tv

Sources

پاکستان، آئی ایم ایف مذاکرات مکمل، معاہدے کے امکانات روشن [dailyislam.pk]
FMI e Paquistão fecham acordo que pode liberar US$ 1,2 bilhão | CNN Brasil [www.cnnbrasil.com.br]
مزاکرات کل مکمل آئی ایم ایف سے پاکستان کو 1. 2 ارب ڈالر ملنے کا امکان – Khabrain Group Pakistan [dailykhabrain.com.pk]
Pakistan, IMF talks conclude with progress expected on $1. 2bn tranche [arynews.tv]
آئی ایم ایف کا صحت و تعلیم اخراجات کا ہدف کم کرنے پر غور [www.express.pk]