IMF Questions Pakistan's Claim of Meeting Bailout Targets Prior to Review Completion

IMF team expressed displeasure over Pakistan finance ministry's declaration of achieving all targets before IMF review completion
IMF team grilled finance ministry team in initial review session over the declaration
Possibility of mini-budget with higher GST rates to increase revenues cannot be ruled out based on IMF recommendations
IMF sought clarity from Pakistan authorities on achieving tax collection targets and timeline for simplified tax scheme rollout
Discussions held between finance minister and IMF on fiscal situation, reforms, energy sector viability, and SOE governance