current affairs MCQ #6817

Which of the following is a key IMF condition under Pakistan's 2024 EFF programme related to government finances?

current affairs MCQ #6817

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which of the following is a key IMF condition under Pakistan's 2024 EFF programme related to government finances?

    • A) Achieving a primary budget surplus
    • B) Reducing defence expenditure by 20%
    • C) Abolishing all import duties
    • D) Fixing the PKR/USD exchange rate

    Answer: Achieving a primary budget surplus

    Explanation: Achieving a primary budget surplus — where government revenues exceed non-interest expenditures — is a central IMF requirement under Pakistan's EFF, ensuring the government generates enough revenue to cover its spending obligations before accounting for debt servicing costs.