Aisha Ghaus Pasha, a state minister for finance, stated on Monday that the National Assembly is likely to pass the Finance (Supplementary) Bill 2023 today.
The minister further stated that the government has made the decision to have the lower house approve the mini-budget today. It should be emphasised that the Senate narrowly approved it the first time around.
The minister told reporters in Islamabad that virtual conversations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) were ongoing and that talks would also take place today.
Pasha thought that a staff-level deal with the IMF would soon be realised. “Things with the IMF are moving forward favourably. It’s unlikely that the agreement will be delayed further.
