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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

Pakistan Published 19 May, 2025 06:17pm

Budget 2025-26: None-filers to face ban on property, vehicle purchase

Govt assures IMF of action against non-filers

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

World Updated 02 May, 2025 08:49pm

India moves to block Pakistan’s $1.3 billion IMF loan

Programme is critical to the country's $350 billion economy

Business & Economy Published 23 Apr, 2025 11:53am

IMF lowers Pakistan’s GDP growth projection to 2.6% for FY 2025

Unemployment in Pakistan is expected to decrease to 8% in 2025

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

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

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 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 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 Dec, 2024 11:47am

IMF sets strict conditions for approval of second EFF installment

The Ministry of Finance confirmed that adherence to 22 specific points

Pakistan Published 12 Nov, 2024 10:06am

IMF raises concerns over Pakistan’s strategy for declining electricity demand due to solarisation

IMF sought clarity on how Pakistan plans to manage the issues related to solar energy

Business & Economy Published 06 Nov, 2024 11:06am

IMF to dispatch mission to Pakistan next week for $7b bailout package evaluation

Nathan Porter will lead the delegation to review progress on 40 conditions

Business & Economy Published 25 Oct, 2024 03:48pm

Pakistan fails to meet IMF cash surplus target, shortfall reaches Rs182b

The provinces collectively reported a cash surplus of only Rs160 billion

Pakistan Published 24 Oct, 2024 09:31am

Pakistan to auction Pakistan International Airlines on October 30

Gul Asghar explained that PIA's operational assets have been separated for the auction

Business & Economy Published 21 Oct, 2024 03:49pm

Pakistan requests additional $2b from IMF to tackle climate change challenges

Pakistan requested an additional $1.5 billion loan from IMF on Sept 27 due to climate issues

Business & Economy Updated 28 Sep, 2024 01:14am

SBP receives $1b IMF tranche amid new financing assurances

IMF Pakistan mission chief did not share details of additional financing amounts

Business & Economy Published 26 Sep, 2024 11:19am

IMF disburses first tranche of $1b in Pakistan’s bailout package

Kristalina Georgieva emphasizes positive reforms as inflation continued to decline in Pakistan

Business & Economy Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:14am

Pakistan borrows $714.74m in first two months of FY2024-25

China disbursed $96.76 million in July, but no funds were received in August

Pakistan Updated 25 Sep, 2024 11:59pm

IMF formally approves $7 billion bailout package for Pakistan

The program will be 37 months long in duration

Pakistan Published 20 Aug, 2024 09:41am

IMF’s $7b bailout faces uncertainty as executive board schedule excludes Pakistan

Finance minister had hinted at possibility of board meeting at August end

Business & Economy Published 17 Aug, 2024 10:47am

Power Division willing to share IPP agreements with NA standing committee on power

The electricity prices were increased due to the pressure of IMF: Secretary Power