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Pakistan, IMF begin policy-level negotiations for next $1 billion tranche

Discussions would focus on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year

Pakistan Published a day ago

K-Electric’s negligence burdens citizens with costly electricity

Company violated merit order, generating and purchasing expensive power

Pakistan Published 07 Mar, 2025 04:18pm

IMF dismisses proposal to end GST on electricity bills

Govt is planning to collect Rs250 billion in taxes from various sectors

Business & Economy Published 07 Mar, 2025 02:37pm

Government plans to cut net metering electricity purchase rate

IMF dismisses proposal to reduce GST included in electricity bills to lower prices

Pakistan Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:59pm

Electricity prices reduced nationwide under monthly adjustment

Tariff cut by Rs3/unit for Karachi consumers, Rs2.12/unit for the rest of the country

Business & Economy Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:05pm

IMF talks: Retailers, property owners, and agricultural income likely to be taxed

Government sets September deadline for civil servants to declare assets

Business & Economy Updated 05 Mar, 2025 04:29pm

IMF demands recovery of funds stuck in audit proceedings, seeks recovery mechanism

Pakistan asked to explain lack of follow-up on audit objections

Pakistan Published 04 Mar, 2025 05:08pm

Faisal Vawda: Rs50-60 billion stolen during incumbent govt’s tenure

We have three options: surrender, accept corruption, or fight, says Senate committee chairman

Business & Economy Updated 04 Mar, 2025 08:03pm

Pakistan-IMF talks enter crucial phase, details sought on losses in SOEs

Negotiations between the IMF mission and the government to continue until March 15

Pakistan Published 03 Mar, 2025 10:37pm

Talks with petroleum dealers successful; strike call withdrawn

Federal minister assures crackdown on Iranian oil smuggling

Pakistan Published 03 Mar, 2025 07:31pm

Inflation rate drops below government estimates in February

Monthly inflation drops by 0.83%

Business & Economy Updated 02 Mar, 2025 02:52pm

Hutchison Ports plans to invest $1 billion in Pakistan

Investment plan also includes automation upgrades

Business & Economy Updated 03 Mar, 2025 01:03pm

IMF mission arrives in Pakistan for biannual review of $7b bailout deal

If the Fund’s approval is secured, there ‘may be relief’ for salaried class, sources said.

Business & Economy Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:27pm

Relief for inflation-hit citizens as LPG prices drop

Govt issues a notification regarding the reduction in LPG price

Pakistan Published 26 Feb, 2025 11:57pm

Crackdown on profiteers during Ramazan and Eid announced

Government takes strict measures to stabilise prices of essential goods

Pakistan Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:34pm

Faisal Vawda: Foreigners pointing out our flaws is shameful

Senate committee debates trade issues with Iran, electricity subsidies

Pakistan Published 26 Feb, 2025 05:31pm

Decision reserved on KE’s request to cut electricity rates by Rs4.95 per unit in Karachi

NEPRA concludes hearing on KE’s December fuel adjustment request

Pakistan Published 25 Feb, 2025 09:04pm

Financial advisor paid over Rs1 billion for PIA privatisation, but process remains incomplete

Privatisation Commission secretary briefs parliamentary committee on PIA sell-off

Business & Economy Updated 25 Feb, 2025 07:41pm

IMF suggests Pakistan halt new construction near forests and waterways

Climate financing talks continue as IMF pushes for sustainable development

Business & Economy Published 25 Feb, 2025 12:32pm

Karachi residents may see electricity rates drop by Rs4.95 per unit

NEPRA to take final decision

Business & Economy Updated 24 Feb, 2025 10:18am

IMF begins talks in Islamabad on Pakistan’s climate financing request

Fund team plans to engage primarily with several key ministries