Pakistan Published 22 Oct, 2024 01:27pm Pakistani delegation briefs IMF about measures taken to improve economy The delegation also met with IMF Director Jihad Azour
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 Published 13 Oct, 2024 10:06pm IMF agreement won’t have been possible ‘without very active support of China’: Aurangzeb Finance minister says cooperation with China started way before CPEC
Pakistan Published 11 Oct, 2024 12:43pm Will electricity bills decrease after termination of IPP contracts? One expert says 41 power plants still remain
Business & Economy Updated 10 Oct, 2024 01:54pm Pakistan’s economy continuously improving but challenges remain, IMF representative says Ruiz acknowledged the ongoing challenge of balancing micro and macroeconomic stability
▶️ Business & Economy Updated 30 Sep, 2024 12:04am Tax filers surge this fiscal year, says Finance Minister Aurangzeb Finance minister cites tax returns will be scrutinised for misdeclarations
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 Updated 26 Sep, 2024 11:26pm IMF bailout package conditions revealed conditions include bringing the agricultural, property and retail sectors into the tax net
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 Updated 24 Sep, 2024 10:01pm Finance Minister Aurangzeb optimistic about IMF review IMF’s board is set to convene on September 25 to evaluate the EFF for Pakistan
Business & Economy Published 16 Sep, 2024 08:23pm Pakistan’s $7b loan programme included in IMF board meeting IMF Executive Board meeting will be held on September 25
Business & Economy Updated 14 Sep, 2024 12:26am PSX continues with bullish trend, gains 315 more points KSE-100 index closes at 79,333.06
Pakistan Updated 13 Sep, 2024 12:25am IMF board to discuss Pakistan programme on September 25 PM Shehbaz says ‘friendly’ countries have helped Pakistan meet requirements necessary to secure IMF bailout
Pakistan Updated 12 Sep, 2024 07:58pm PM says constant loan requests diminish Pakistan’s significance as nuclear power ‘Israel has thrown any decisions from the International Court into the trash,’ cites premier
Pakistan Published 11 Sep, 2024 04:21pm Punjab govt withdraws Rs14 subsidy electricity amid IMF pressure The federal govt had postponed implementation of a 51% increase in electricity prices
Pakistan Updated 09 Sep, 2024 07:15pm Pakistan secured $57.27 billion in external loans over last five years South Asian country seeks $7b loan package from IMF this year
Pakistan Updated 07 Sep, 2024 06:20pm Austerity measures: PM Shehbaz’s plan to streamline ministries revealed Govt to merge Ministry of Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan with SAFRON
Pakistan Published 05 Sep, 2024 11:47am IMF stops government from setting support price for commodities The latest bailout is yet to be approved by the Fund's board
Pakistan Updated 23 Aug, 2024 04:53pm IMF loan at high 5.09% interest rate discussed in Senate panel meeting Pakistan has borrowed 21,260 million Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) from the IMF
Business & Economy Published 21 Aug, 2024 05:04pm Pakistan is making good progress with IMF for board approval, Aurangzeb says Pakistan and the IMF reached an agreement on the 37-month loan programme in July
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 Updated 19 Aug, 2024 07:11pm Pakistan’s case not on IMF agenda International lender releases executive board meeting calendar
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
Pakistan Published 14 Aug, 2024 12:47pm Govt okays Rs515bn development projects The $900 million loan from ADB is intended to trigger climate change-related reforms
Business & Economy Updated 06 Aug, 2024 09:54pm Pakistan secures one-year debt rollover assurances from key lenders: report Nation has $12 billion in bilateral debt payments this year
Pakistan Published 04 Aug, 2024 11:55pm PM Shehbaz says officially requested China to reschedule debt for five years Claims multiple Chinese companies will invest in Pakistan in coming period
Business & Economy Published 01 Aug, 2024 04:56pm Five Chinese firms bid to help with Pakistan’s Panda Bond issuance Two Pakistani firms had also applied, says finance ministry
Business & Economy Published 01 Aug, 2024 03:52pm Reforms must to make EFF last IMF programme SBP directs manifestations of macroeconomic stability under the leadership of Shahbaz Sharif
Business & Economy Updated 29 Jul, 2024 05:37pm Fitch upgrades Pakistan’s credit rating to CCC+ after IMF deal Says upgrade reflects greater certainty over the continued availability of external funding
Pakistan Published 29 Jul, 2024 10:22am Pakistan to re-profile $27 billion debt from friendly countries for IMF deal Aurangzeb confirms that request has been made to extend maturity period