Pakistan assures IMF of farm input tax hikes, cuts in growth programs
The seal of the International Monetary Fund is seen on the headquarters building in Washington, DC, USA. — AFP/File Selected items for shifting to 18% GST slab. Measures related to the completion of the 2nd review of the IMF program. Islamabad targets $1.2 billion from EFF and RSF. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has pledged to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to increase tax rates on fertilizers, pesticides and sugar products and move select items to the standard 18% GST slab. The News reported on Friday. These steps are part of Islamabad’s effort to successfully complete the second review and unlock the third




