Published on, Oct. 1 -- October 1, 2025 4:55 PM

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has confirmed that ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are moving in the right direction. Addressing the Senate's Finance Committee, he assured that the government is not planning to impose any additional taxes during the current review process.

Aurangzeb stated that discussions with the IMF so far have been productive and constructive. He also highlighted Pakistan's successful repayment of a $500 million Eurobond and announced plans to issue $250 million Panda bonds in China, where investors have shown strong interest.

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