Pakistan, May 24 -- Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have not yet reached a full agreement on next year's budget targets. The IMF team visited Pakistan from May 19 and held discussions with government officials. Talks covered the country's economic situation, loan program progress, and key budget goals. Although both sides made progress, some matters are still unresolved. Therefore, the IMF announced that talks will continue in the coming days.

During the meetings, Pakistan showed its commitment to financial stability and protecting social spending. Both sides agreed to aim for a primary budget surplus of 1.6% of GDP. They also discussed expanding the tax base and increasing government income. The IMF pushed for better ...