Recent discussions between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan's business leaders have intensified, with major corporations urging for predictable, long-term economic policies during the IMF's two-week review visit. On February 27, 2026, executives from about 18 leading firms met with IMF mission chief Iva Petrova, emphasizing the need for time-bound tax incentives to boost exports, which have declined over 7% in the first seven months of the fiscal year. Business leaders highlighted that high corporate taxes and levies are consuming nearly 90% of some firms' profits, stressing the urgency for a comprehensive National Economic Plan that supports sustained export-led growth. OICCI President Yousaf Hussain noted the necessity for a coordinated reform program to translate macroeconomic stability into higher productivity and investment, while Petrova cautioned against rapid growth to avoid historical boom-and-bust cycles that have destabilized the economy.
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Imf Negotiations With Pakistan Business Leaders For Economic Policies
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IMF talks with Pakistani business leaders stress the need for stable economic policies and tax incentives to boost exports, amid concerns over external financing and rising social pressures.
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