The IMF headquarters building is seen ahead of the IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, US, April 8, 2019. — ReutersPrimary balance target set at 2% of GDP.Provinces asked to raise Rs400bn revenue.Current account deficit projected near $4bn.ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the…
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