IMF urges Pakistan for updated fiscal data, fresh SOE loss report due by December

IMF urges Pakistan for updated fiscal data, fresh SOE loss report due by December

The Central Monitoring Unit (CMU), responsible for evaluating the losses of national institutions, has been critically examined as part of a wider effort to enhance data accuracy. The CMU is currently scrutinizing newly acquired SOE data and is expected to present an initial report promptly.

Furthermore, the IMF has called for a detailed projection of potential tax revenues from all sectors. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reiterated its commitment to meet its ambitious Rs. 9,415 billion tax collection target for this financial year, emphasizing fiscal responsibility.

This series of events underscores the necessity of current financial information in evaluating the fiscal health and performance of Pakistan’s SOEs. The IMF has also advised Pakistan to shift its primary deficit into a surplus, highlighting the significance of enhanced revenue collection to meet July’s Staff-Level Agreement targets.

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