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IMF pushes for higher provincial revenue targets in Pakistan
Key takeaways
- Under the IMF-supported programme, provincial revenue authorities have been tasked with collecting Rs1,947 billion in the 2026–27 financial year.
- This marks a significant rise from the estimated Rs1,190 billion in the current fiscal year, reflecting an additional target of Rs757 billion.
- The documents indicate a phased revenue collection plan for the provinces.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has increased the provincial tax collection target by 64 per cent for the upcoming fiscal year, ARY News reported on Tuesday, quoting official documents.
Under the IMF-supported programme, provincial revenue authorities have been tasked with collecting Rs1,947 billion in the 2026–27 financial year.
This marks a significant rise from the estimated Rs1,190 billion in the current fiscal year, reflecting an additional target of Rs757 billion.
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