IMF reiterates hike in taxes, tariff Official outlines enhancing revenue, ending quasi-fiscal operations as objectives Sanchez said that the economy was doing well and growth would probably be closer to what Pakistani authorities had an-nounced. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Unmoved by increasing calls to review its “harsh” conditions, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday urged Pakistan to implement tax and energy reforms aimed at bringing down a very high public debt and making power sector financially viable. The IMF programme objectives continue to be part of the agenda that has to be addressed during the programme implementation, said IMF Resident Representative Teresa Daban Sanchez on Monday.