US EditionIMF Delegation Meets President Zardari to Review Economic Progress
- An IMF delegation led by Jihad Azour met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on May 22, 2025, to review Pakistan's economic progress.
- The meeting followed ongoing discussions about implementing the IMF programme and securing support amid Pakistan's efforts to stabilize its economy.
- The IMF requested increasing the federal excise duty on fertilizer from 5% to 10% and imposing a 5% tax on pesticides, while Pakistan sought to reduce tax burdens on farm inputs.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz stated that, by Allah's blessing, Pakistan is progressing beyond economic stability and advancing toward sustained growth, following the IMF's recent approval of a $1 billion disbursement.
- Both parties expressed satisfaction with reform progress, with the IMF assuring continued support to sustain economic growth and institutional reforms in Pakistan.
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IMF delegation meets President Zardari to review economic progress
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Jihad Azour, met with Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad on Friday to discuss the country’s economic situation and the ongoing IMF programme. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, and other senior officials also attended the meeting. The President praised the IMF's support for Pakistan, stating the programme had helped stabilise the economy…
In meeting with IMF delegation, PM vows to expedite institutional reforms
A delegation of International Monetary Fund led by Jihad Azour calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on May 22, 2025. — PIDPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed the resolve to expedite the process of institutional reforms on a priority basis.The prime minister...
Govt plans revival strategy for Pakistan’s film industry
The federal government plans to present a revival plan for Pakistan’s struggling cinema and film industry. Officials will soon brief Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on this comprehensive plan. Authorities shared this development during the second high-level meeting focused on cinema and film revival. Huzaifa Rehman, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister and Minister of State for National Heritage and Culture Division, chaired the meeting. The pr…
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