Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), met with acting Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar in New York, and stressed the importance of increasing taxation of the wealthy.
IMF chief insists PM collecting more tax: The IMF chief reportedly stated in a statement during a meeting with acting Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar in New York that Pakistan should only ask for more money from the wealthy and protection for the poor.
According to the IMF’s managing director, Pakistanis also want the wealthy to pay taxes and the underprivileged to be protected. The meeting with the IMF chief, according to acting Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq, was productive.
The acting Prime Minister, Anwar ul Haq, asserted that they discussed initiatives to promote economic stability and collaboration during the meeting. They also reaffirmed the commitment of Pakistan and the IMF to taking action to promote economic growth and stability.
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq and Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi reviewed the situation in the area, especially Pakistan-Iran relations, during their earlier meeting. They emphasized the significance of encouraging interdependence.