Business & Economy Published 20 Mar, 2025 10:51am Pakistan agrees to IMF’s demand for full economic liberalisation Govt plans to eliminate additional customs duties
Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 12:20pm IMF allows Pakistan govt to obtain Rs1.25 trillion loan from local banks They money would go into payment of circular debt
Business & Economy Updated 17 Mar, 2025 04:51pm PSX closes higher as KSE-100 gains 663 points amid IMF optimism Bullish momentum driven by power sector reforms and global cues
Updated 15 Mar, 2025 04:16pm IMF declares Pakistan made significant progress as economic review talks conclude Discussions to continue virtually to finalize agreement under Extended Fund Facility (EFF)
Pakistan Published 14 Mar, 2025 12:30pm IMF delegation expresses commitment to support Pakistan’s economic condition IMF demands tax exemptions on solar panels and electric vehicles to be eliminated
Business & Economy Published 13 Mar, 2025 01:54pm IMF, Pakistan negotiations for release of $1 billion tranche in final stage IMF calls for increase in revenue, reduced expenses
Business & Economy Published 12 Mar, 2025 08:48pm IMF rejects tax exemption demand for international investment projects Pakistan seeks $2 billion Gulf investment for Chagai-Gwadar railway project
Business & Economy Published 11 Mar, 2025 11:54am IMF approves government’s plan to reduce electricity rates: sources Plan includes proposal to decrease base tariff by up to Rs2 per unit.
Pakistan Published 10 Mar, 2025 08:55am Pakistan, IMF begin policy-level negotiations for next $1 billion tranche Discussions would focus on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year
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
Business & Economy Published 07 Mar, 2025 10:57am Analysts see seventh Pakistan rate cut amid low inflation, IMF review Key rate currently at 12%, inflation at near decade low
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
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 06:10pm Owais Leghari: Government to halt further electricity purchases Power sector reforms discussed with international development partners
Business & Economy Published 03 Mar, 2025 11:07am Government drops plan to shift electricity tariff rebasing date after IMF rejection Finance ministry raised no objections to Power Division’s proposal: sources
Pakistan Published 02 Mar, 2025 10:23pm Muhammad Zubair: Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s current situation is disastrous Parliament has no mandate, claims former governor
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 27 Feb, 2025 06:37pm PSX’s KSE-100 closes lower as investors weigh tax reforms, IMF review The market sees range-bound trading; the benchmark index sheds 78 points amid budget uncertainty
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 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
Business & Economy Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:37pm IMF mission’s visit scheduled for $7b loan tranche negotiations A separate IMF team will discuss Pakistan’s climate financing request
Business & Economy Published 21 Feb, 2025 02:11pm Government plans to cut electricity tariff by Rs8 to Rs10 per unit: sources IMF review mission is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan next month
Business & Economy Published 20 Feb, 2025 04:39pm Aurangzeb eyes $1.5b from IMF under climate finance Says IMF delegation to visit Pakistan on February 24
Business & Economy Published 16 Feb, 2025 04:38pm IMF objections delay construction sector relief package Proposal to allow non-filers to purchase property worth up to Rs5 million; special tax on filers may be abolished
Business & Economy Published 16 Feb, 2025 12:58pm HBL, S&P Global launch Pakistan’s first manufacturing PMI HBL S&P Global Purchasing Managers' Index will be a standardized economic indicator
Business & Economy Published 15 Feb, 2025 11:04am Govt withdraws key powers from FBR in compliance with IMF demands Decision aims to enhance transparency, efficiency within the tax system
Pakistan Published 14 Feb, 2025 05:06pm Another IMF condition met: FBR stripped of key powers FBR’s role now limited to tax collection
Pakistan Updated 13 Feb, 2025 11:54pm Salman Akram Raja: Letters reaching nation, establishments PTI general secretary says no one will be allowed to damage party’s narrative
Business & Economy Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:10pm IMF technical team urges strict oversight on budget utilisation and governance New funds to remain limited until previously released amounts are fully utilised