https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=72917 Pakistan reaffirmed a fiscal consolidation strategy centred on a primary surplus target of 2 per cent of GDP in FY2027, in discussions with the IMF ahead of the budget cycle. The consultations covered reform implementation and the FY2027 budget strategy under the Extended Fund Facility and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, with emphasis on fiscal sustainability and resilience. The reform agenda included broadening the tax base, improving tax administration, enhancing spending efficiency and strengthening public financial management, alongside structural reforms in energy, state-owned enterprises, product market liberalisation and the financial sector. en-us Thu, 21 May 2026 15:46:04 +0530 Thu, 21 May 2026 15:46:04 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=72917 Pakistan reaffirmed a fiscal consolidation strategy centred on a primary surplus target of 2 per cent of GDP in FY2027, in discussions with the IMF ahead of the budget cycle. The consultations covered reform implementation and the FY2027 budget strategy under the Extended Fund Facility and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, with emphasis on fiscal sustainability and resilience. The reform agenda included broadening the tax base, improving tax administration, enhancing spending efficiency and strengthening public financial management, alongside structural reforms in energy, state-owned enterprises, product market liberalisation and the financial sector. News - Thu, 21 May 2026 15:46:04 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=72917