{
  "id": 20144483,
  "title": "IMF urges Pakistan to phase out fuel subsidy scheme",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/imf-urges-pakistan-to-phase-out-fuel-subsidy-scheme",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T08:04:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Times",
    "slug": "daily-times",
    "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1581819/imf-urges-pakistan-to-phase-out-fuel-subsidy-scheme/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The IMF has renewed its call for Pakistan to gradually end its fuel subsidy programme, citing concerns over its broad coverage and financial costs. The international lender stressed that any future relief amid rising global oil prices must remain temporary and targeted. It also urged the government to accommodate such assistance within the current fiscal […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}