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Pakistan’s worsening economy is due to military spending and low tax base
D. P. Srivastava
Soon after his election as Pakistan’s prime minister for the second term, Shehbaz Sharif stated that his government would approach the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for assistance. Pakistan is currently receiving the 24th IMF assistance package. Approaching it for a fresh loan is a sign of Pakistan’s dire economic situation. In the meantime, Pakistan's jailed former prime minister, Imran Khan has asked ...