Pakistan Updated 27 Sep, 2025 05:14pm IMF demands zero rise in power sector circular debt Officials brief IMF delegation about plan to eliminate circular debt
Pakistan Published 05 Jul, 2025 02:17pm Pakistan to publicize assets of Grade 17 and above officers under key IMF condition Digital filing system has been launched
Business & Economy Published 03 Jul, 2025 09:56am IMF rejects Pakistan’s plan for subsidised electricity tariffs for crypto mining, industries Haji Hidayatullah raises corruption complaint involving Rs2.3 million electricity bill in Peshawar
Business & Economy Published 05 Jun, 2025 11:59am IMF urges Pakistan to phase out tax breaks for tech, industrial zones Goal is to improve fiscal discipline and ensure greater transparency in revenue collection
Business & Economy Published 04 Jun, 2025 12:12pm IMF rejects Pakistan’s proposal to tax gold, cash, other movable assets IMF gives node for new tax on digital services; expected to generate Rs10 billion in revenue
Business & Economy Published 04 Jun, 2025 11:47am IMF tells govt to draft budget 2025–26 under staff-level agreement The Fund pushes for a comprehensive plan to impose new taxes on agricultural income
Business & Economy Published 30 May, 2025 03:26pm Federal budget 2025–26: Govt mulls relief package for salaried class Virtual negotiations underway with IMF team: sources
Business & Economy Published 24 May, 2025 08:31am IMF says next Pakistan funding review expected in second half of 2025 Pakistani authorities reaffirmed their commitment to fiscal consolidation: IMF
Business & Economy Published 23 May, 2025 10:43am Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves surge by $1.03b after IMF loan tranche SBP Governor Jameel Ahmed expresses confidence in continued growth of central bank reserves
Business & Economy Published 19 May, 2025 11:54am IMF sets over 11 new reform benchmarks under $7b bailout for Pakistan Legislative changes related to Civil Servants and Sovereign Wealth Fund Acts delayed
Pakistan Published 19 May, 2025 10:57am IMF projects Pakistan’s GDP growth at 2.6% CAD is projected to widen slightly to about 1% of GDP as import demand recovers: IMF
Business & Economy Published 17 May, 2025 01:06pm IMF opposes tax cuts for salaried individuals Govt asked to generate additional Rs70 billion through effective enforcement
Business & Economy Published 11 Apr, 2025 10:23am IMF recommends increase in motor spirit, high-speed diesel prices Finance Division set record petroleum levy revenue target of Rs1.281 trillion for FY 2024–25
Pakistan Published 04 Apr, 2025 11:03am IMF team arrives in Islamabad for federal budget 2025-26 consultations Federal budget 2025-26 is expected to be presented in first week of June
Pakistan Published 03 Apr, 2025 12:26pm IMF team to arrive in Islamabad for federal budget 2025-26 consultations Federal budget 2025-26 is expected to be presented in first week of June
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
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
Pakistan Published 11 Mar, 2025 11:27am Pakistan informs IMF of selling seven stated owned entities, including PIA: report Uncertainty remains over PIA-owned Roosevelt Hotel in New York
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
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
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
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 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
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 11 Feb, 2025 05:43pm CJP Afridi discloses details of meeting with IMF delegation Top judge confirms receiving Imran Khan's letter, invites govt and opposition to meeting
Business & Economy Published 11 Nov, 2023 01:27am Pakistan shares alternative energy plan with IMF Sources say IMF mission agree to proposal to spend 1% of GDP annually on climate change
Business & Economy Published 09 Nov, 2023 12:20pm IMF demands more taxes on retailers, agriculture and real estate Fund asks for targets to be met at 'all costs'