Pakistonomy
Pakistonomy
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Episode 198 - Budget, Taxes, and the IMF
52 minutes Posted May 24, 2024 at 1:22 pm.
Introduction
IMF’s focus for Pakistan
Taxes in the budget
Cost of energy
Privatization outlook
Political space for reforms
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In this episode, Uzair talks to Ali Khizar about the upcoming budget and the ongoing conversations between the IMF and Pakistan. We focused on why this government will only pursue incremental reforms, the issues with the power sector, and why broadening the tax base is unlikely for the time being.
Ali Khizar is head of research at Business Recorder and has over 20 years of experience in economic research and business analysis.
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