The unusual visit from Nov 12 to Nov 15 discussed a $7-billion bailout within six weeks of its approval by the IMF board, but came too early for the first review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), due in the first quarter of 2025.

Pakistan's tax shortfall and delayed foreign loans have raised concerns with the IMF regarding the country's $7 billion loan package. Key issues include Punjab's agriculture income tax law misalignment,

The IMF has raised concerns about Pakistan's tax shortfall, delayed foreign loans, and inconsistencies in the implementation of the USD 7 billion loan package.

The IMF has raised concerns over Pakistan's ability to meet the conditions of a USD 7 billion loan package, citing tax collection shortfalls and delays in securing foreign loans. Discrepancies in Punjab's new agriculture income tax legislation and violations of the National Fiscal Pact by Punjab and Sindh have also been flagged as major concerns.

The IMF highlighted challenges Pakistan faces in implementing a $7 billion loan package, including tax shortfalls, foreign loan delays, and inconsistent provincial tax laws. Concerns about unmet fiscal pact requirements and privatisation delays were raised,

The IMF has raised concerns over Pakistan's struggle to meet the terms of its USD 7 billion loan package. Key issues include a tax revenue shortfall, delays in securing foreign loans, and discrepancies between provincial and federal tax laws,