SLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has requested a comprehensive emergency economic plan from Pakistan, taking into account the current regional situation and its potential impact on the country’s economy. According to sources in the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Energy, and Ministry of Commerce will jointly prepare a plan focused on emergency measures addressing regional tensions. The IMF has emphasized the need to accelerate ongoing reforms for sustainable economic growth and implement more effective measures to improve tax collection. Sources stated that Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials briefed the IMF on the reasons for the shortfall in meeting tax targets. Ministry of Finance sources further stated that today virtual meetings are scheduled between the IMF delegation and provincial authorities to review progress and coordinate the emergency economic plan.

Source: The Patriot March 04, 2026 11:53 UTC