IMF squeezes Pakistan harder with 11 harsh demands tied to $1B bailout | Sharif

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has imposed 11 new and stringent conditions on Pakistan for the release of a $1 billion bailout tranche, intensifying fiscal and reform pressures on Islamabad. Pakistan must now pass a record ₹17.6 federal budget for FY 2025-26 by June, implement agricultural income tax reforms across all provinces, and publish a governance action plan. Watch for more