Morning News: IMF raises concerns over uneven identification and lack of corruption detection indicators in Pakistan – By Spectrum Research

<ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:medium;">Initial findings from the International Monetary Fund&rsquo;s (IMF) Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment mission have raised concerns about the uneven identification of politically exposed persons in Pakistan and insufficient corruption-specific red-flag indicators to detect misuse of public office.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:medium;">Following a significant cut in US reciprocal tariffs from 29% to 19%, Pakistani exporters have urged the government to ensure consistent policy support, competitive production costs, and easier access to raw materials to maximise the country&rsquo;s export potential in the American market.</span></li></ul>