IMF Blocks Pakistan’s Bid to Reduce Tax on Contraceptives, Prices to Stay High
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has encountered resistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after seeking a reduction in sales tax on condoms and other family-planning products. According to media reports, the IMF has declined the request, stating that any changes to tax policy can only be reviewed during the formulation of the next federal … Read more