ISLAMABAD -- Taxing agriculture is a core component of the International Monetary Fund's new program for Pakistan and is critical to its success, said Nathan Porter, the IMF's chief of mission for Pakistan. "If the commitment is not followed, the program's success will be at risk," Porter told Nikkei Asia.
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Pakistan's IMF program 'at risk' if agriculture goes untaxed
Fund also advises nation to avoid building new power plants, chief of mission says
A family harvests red chili peppers in Pakistan. The IMF has asked Pakistan to tax agriculture. © Reuters
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