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IMF Mission begins talks with Pakistan over FY 2026-27 budget
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The IMF mission arrived in Pakistan for budget 2026-27 talks, reached the Ministry of Finance and holding talks with Pakistani officials, sources said on Wednesday.
- Preparations for the federal budget 2026-27 will be finalized by the next week, sources said. “The next year’s budget will be finalized in consultation with the IMF mission”.
- The sides are expected to review new budget targets, tax revenue plans and financial reforms needed for the next fiscal year.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The IMF mission arrived in Pakistan for budget 2026-27 talks, reached the Ministry of Finance and holding talks with Pakistani officials, sources said on Wednesday.
Sources said that the budget talks begin with an introductory session with the delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which arrived in Pakistan for more than a week of talks with the economic team of the country.
Preparations for the federal budget 2026-27 will be finalized by the next week, sources said. “The next year’s budget will be finalized in consultation with the IMF mission”.
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