IMF still has concerns over Pakistan budget


FILE PHOTO: The IMF logo is seen outside the headquarters building in Washington

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s finance minister says that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed concern about the country’s recently unveiled budget, but the government is confident it can make changes to satisfy the lender.

Pakistan is looking to getting a staff level agreement with the IMF this month, Miftah Ismail said.

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