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flag Pakistan struggles to meet IMF program targets, implements strict measures to secure loan.

flag Pakistan's government has fallen short on several key targets under its IMF program, including tax revenue and spending on education and health. flag Despite these challenges, the government is implementing strict measures, such as mandatory asset disclosures by civil servants, to secure a $1.1 billion IMF loan tranche. flag The IMF has set 39 conditions, including fiscal targets and reforms in energy and taxation, with several benchmarks still pending. flag Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized the need for urgent reforms and highlighted plans for a 10-year partnership with the World Bank to address economic stability and growth.

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