Country Head Says Stability Is Not Enough for Lasting Growth The IMF’s Pakistan representative, Dr Mahir Binici, urged Pakistan on Thursday, 5 November 2026, to broaden its tax base and pursue deeper reforms. He praised the country’s efforts to keep the economy stable but said stability must now turn into sustainable growth. He said growth is rising from 2% to 3.5%. The remarks came during Pakistan’s ongoing $7 billion IMF programme. Background: The Programme and Its Conditions Pakistan entered a 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) in September 2024, worth about…
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