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IMF Program Spurs Calls for Tax Reform in Pakistan

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Jihad Azour called for a fairer and more neutral tax structure to improve compliance and encourage business expansion during a tax conference in Pakistan. reports that Pakistan's tax system has become increasingly unequal during the first two years of its International Monetary Fund program, with salaried employees facing a growing tax burden.

From austinglobe.com

Why it matters

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The International Monetary Fund provides financial assistance to Pakistan while imposing strict economic reforms and conditions on its national policy. notes that income tax collection from real estate fell 38 per cent to Rs 35.2 billion in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, following a 50 per cent reduction in income tax rates supported by the IMF.

The government implements fiscal measures agreed with the International Monetary Fund, which monitors a country's fiscal performance and requires government reforms under its assessment framework.

From austinglobe.com

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  • Federal Board of RevenueSpeculative

    The Federal Board of Revenue might see changes in its revenue collection mandate and operational patterns due to tax system changes.

  • State Bank of PakistanSpeculative

    The State Bank of Pakistan might face challenges in monetary policy and financial oversight due to tax revenue decline and fiscal instability.

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