--- title: "IMF urges Pakistan to end fuel subsidy scheme" description: "Most outlets reported that the IMF called for an end to Pakistan's fuel subsidy scheme, with one emphasizing the need for an \"immediate\" end and another suggesting a \"gradual\" phase-out. The framing differed slightly in the urgency implied, but both excerpts focused primarily on the IMF's recommendation." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/12669-imf-conditionally-approves-pm-s-fuel-subsidy-plan site: HarZaviya language: en --- # IMF urges Pakistan to end fuel subsidy scheme business · updated 9 Oct 2026, 10:03 AM PKT · 6–9 Oct 2026 · 6 articles from 5 outlets over 3 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 5 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that the IMF and the Pakistani government have begun discussions on the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, with a focus on the proposed fuel subsidy scheme. 24 News HD highlighted the IMF's urging of the government not to expand the number of consumers under the plan, while Daily Times noted the IMF's conditional approval and emphasis on limiting the subsidy to smaller vehicles. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 9 Oct 2026 — IMF Urges Pakistan to Drop Costly Fuel Subsidies, Aid Only the Needy (1 outlet) - **ProPakistani** — [IMF Urges Pakistan to Drop Costly Fuel Subsidies, Aid Only the Needy](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/09/imf-tells-pakistan-to-phase-out-broad-fuel-subsidies/) · 9 Oct 2026, 10:03 AM PKT > The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to limit petroleum subsidies to deserving people, phase out costly fuel support… Read More ### 8 Oct 2026 — IMF urges Pakistan to end fuel subsidy scheme (3 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the IMF called for an end to Pakistan's fuel subsidy scheme, with one emphasizing the need for an "immediate" end and another suggesting a "gradual" phase-out. The framing differed slightly in the urgency implied, but both excerpts focused primarily on the IMF's recommendation. - **Daily Times** — [IMF calls for immediate end to broad fuel scheme](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1564262/imf-calls-for-immediate-end-to-broad-fuel-scheme/) · 8 Oct 2026, 5:23 PM PKT > The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to end its broad fuel subsidy scheme. The fund called for fuel support to remain limited to deserving beneficiaries. The IMF issued its statement after completing economic review talks with Pakistan. It said the country could receive $1.21 billion after approval by its Executive Board. Read more: […] - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [IMF calls for immediate end to broad fuel subsidy scheme in Pakistan](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/08-Oct-2026/imf-calls-for-immediate-end-to-broad-fuel-subsidy-scheme-in-pakistan) · 8 Oct 2026, 4:45 PM PKT · 95% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Pakistan to immediately end its broad fuel subsidy scheme as part of measures to strengthen the country’s economic stability and fiscal position. In its latest statement following the economic review with Pakistan, the IMF said that, after reaching a staff-level agreement, Pakistan is set to […] - **Minute Mirror** — [IMF urges Pakistan to phase out petrol subsidy](https://minutemirror.com.pk/imf-urges-pakistan-to-phase-out-petrol-subsidy-641221/) · 8 Oct 2026, 12:57 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Pakistan to gradually phase out its petrol subsidy scheme and avoid ### 6 Oct 2026 — IMF and Pakistan begin talks on fuel subsidy scheme (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the IMF and the Pakistani government have started formal discussions on the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, with a focus on the proposed fuel subsidy plan. One outlet noted that the IMF has conditionally approved the plan but urged the government to limit the scheme to smaller vehicles, while another did not mention this condition. - **Daily Times** — [IMF conditionally approves PM’s fuel subsidy plan](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1563351/imf-conditionally-approves-pms-fuel-subsidy-plan/) · 6 Oct 2026, 5:27 PM PKT > The International Monetary Fund has conditionally agreed to Pakistan’s proposed fuel subsidy for consumers. However, the IMF has asked the government to keep the scheme limited to smaller vehicles. The development comes as Pakistan continues discussions with the IMF over economic and financial policies. According to sources, the IMF has also demanded further changes in […] - **24 News HD** — [IMF urges govt not to raise number of consumers under PM fuel subsidy scheme](https://www.24newshd.tv/06-Oct-2026/imf-urges-govt-raise-number-consumers-pm-fuel-subsidy-scheme) · 6 Oct 2026, 12:38 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have formally started talks to reach an agreement on the Memorandum of Financial and Economic Policies (MEFP), reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Tuesday. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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