Pakistan's top Islamic body calls cash transfer tax "un-Islamic," opposing IMF-linked economic reforms.

Pakistan's Council of Islamic Ideology has declared withholding tax on cash transfers and withdrawals "un-Islamic," citing violations of Shariah principles, though it clarified no final decision was made. The advisory body, which influences policy despite non-binding rulings, also opposed changes to the diyat law, a Supreme Court ruling on divorce maintenance, and insulin containing pig-derived ingredients, advocating for halal alternatives. It supported human milk banks under strict laws and recommended a mobile ringtone to honor religious symbols during Rabi Al-Awwal. The debate reflects tensions between Islamic principles and economic reforms tied to an IMF bailout, including efforts to formalize the cash economy and broaden tax collection.