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IMF Pushes Pakistan to Crack Down on Real Estate Tax Evasion

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By Web Desk Published March 3, 2025 2 Min Read
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In the image: Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, alongside the Pakistani flag and the IMF logo. Photo Credits: We News
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified real estate tax evasion as a key condition for releasing a $1 billion loan tranche to Pakistan.

Negotiations kicked off in Islamabad on March 3, 2025, as part of the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility. Pakistan has pledged to activate the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) to tackle the issue head-on, aiming to boost transparency and revenue.

Authorities are taking a tough stance against tax evaders. Under RERA’s supervision, individuals who falsify property values may face fines and imprisonment for up to three years.

Real estate agents who fail to register properties could incur penalties of up to Rs 500,000, while those who submit false information may be fined between Rs 200,000 and Rs 500,000. These measures signify a significant crackdown on tax evasion in the real estate sector to comply with IMF standards.

The negotiations through March 15, 2025, unfold in two stages: technical discussions first, followed by policy-level talks. The IMF delegation will engage with Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Power Division, and State Bank of Pakistan. Key topics include agricultural income taxes, property sector reforms, and retailer taxation.

Read: Pakistan Restructures FBR to Meet IMF Demands

The IMF will also offer budget advice for the upcoming fiscal year and hold separate meetings with provincial reps from Punjab, Sindh, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan.

The $1 billion tranche hinges on Pakistan proving it can curb real estate tax evasion and shore up its finances. With RERA set to enforce strict penalties, the stakes are high. A successful review could ease economic pressure, but failure might delay critical funds. The talks are a pivotal moment for Pakistan’s fiscal future.

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