Aurangzeb sees IMF bailout continuing despite ‘slippages’

ISLAMABAD: Despite missing certain IMF benchmarks, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has asserted that the current programme will move forward. He confidently stated the International Monetary Fund will be engaged in good faith during the upcoming review to ensure no surprises arise.

The minister made the statement during a joint news conference at the FBR headquarters on Thursday, where journalists repeatedly questioned him about the tax shortfalls and how he plans to handle it ahead...