Islamabad (Mehtab Haider) Pakistan, IMF negotiations have started, pressure is increasing on the government to reduce the petroleum levy, under review of the economic and financial framework for 2026-27, Pakistan has met most of the targets and performance standards. After the SLA, $1.2 billion will pave the way for approval, FBR’s two-month tax collection has reached 1,722 billion rupees. Fearing that the target will be affected, obstacles may pose a threat to tax collection, Pakistan and the visiting IMF review mission have started negotiations to complete the fourth review under the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program, in which the financial framework is also being discussed. The talks have begun at a time when pressure is mounting on the government to reduce the burden of the petroleum levy.