Pakistan fiscal reforms: Zardari tells IMF team of commitment

Pakistan fiscal reforms will continue, President Asif Ali Zardari told an IMF delegation, as the deficit narrowed to 2.6 per cent of GDP in FY2025-26.

President Asif Ali Zardari told an IMF delegation on Tuesday that Pakistan remains committed to fiscal sustainability and reforms.

The fiscal deficit fell to 2.6 per cent of GDP in FY2025-26, and a primary surplus was recorded for a third straight year in FY2026.

Real GDP growth rose to 3.7 per cent in FY2026, up from 3.2 per cent in FY2025, according to the presidency.

The reform agenda covers tax documentation, digital revenue collection, curbing tax evasion and energy and privatisation reforms.

The talks referred to the fourth review of the Extended Fund Facility and the third review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility.

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