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Business & Economy Published 28 Mar, 2025 01:39pm

Pakistan to receive $2.3bn from IMF under EFF and RSF arrangements

Director Kozack says both payments are subject to Executive Board approval

Business & Economy Published 26 Mar, 2025 09:29am

IMF acknowledges Pakistan’s fiscal policy successes

Praises fiscal consolidation, tax reforms, and inflation control measures

Pakistan Published 26 Mar, 2025 08:52am

IMF reaches staff-level deal with Pakistan to unlock $1.3 billion of new cash

Pakistan makes progress in restoring macroeconomic stability

Business & Economy Published 24 Mar, 2025 03:06pm

IMF shoots down Pakistan’s proposals to reduce property tax, electricity prices

The lender demands further assurances before final staff level agreement

Business & Economy Published 23 Mar, 2025 07:42am

IMF allows Pakistan to reduce property tax by 2% from April 2025

Relief for property buyers but conditions for sellers remain unchanged

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

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

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 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 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 11 Feb, 2025 06:48pm

IMF economic review for next tranche likely to begin on March 3

Economic performance of the first six months of the fiscal year to be assessed

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

▶️ Pakistan Updated 11 Feb, 2025 12:20am

PTI Senator Zafar believes judicial appointments will affect IMF talks

Says public perception is that government made such transfers to appoint desired judges

Pakistan Updated 09 Feb, 2025 09:20pm

Finance ministry denies IMF delegation visiting Pakistan regarding judiciary matters

A meeting with the Judicial Commission is expected next week

Pakistan Updated 03 Feb, 2025 12:06am

Sindh prepares draft of Sindh agricultural income tax law

Agricultural income tax law expected to be approved in Sindh Assembly session on Monday

Business & Economy Published 21 Jan, 2025 09:52pm

Pakistan gets $1 bn loan from Middle East banks: Aurangzeb

Both loans are short-term, with a maturity of up to one year

Business & Economy Updated 21 Jan, 2025 01:20pm

FBR presents comprehensive plan to IMF to tackle revenue shortfalls: sources

FBR targeting a tax collection of approximately Rs960 billion

Business & Economy Updated 13 Jan, 2025 02:20pm

Pakistan set to issue panda bonds to strengthen finances

Government ‘aims to raise between $200m and $250m from Chinese investors,’ says finance minister

Business & Economy Published 09 Jan, 2025 09:31am

Japan urges Pakistan to lift auto import restrictions

Japan emphasized need for Pakistan to consistently adhere to IMF program

Business & Economy Published 06 Jan, 2025 02:12pm

Govt facing potential delay in IMF tranche

The government is obligated to cut off gas to captive power plants

Business & Economy Published 10 Dec, 2024 11:03am

Overseas Pakistanis send record-breaking remittances in first five months

The remittances are double the amount received under the IMF deal

Business & Economy Published 09 Dec, 2024 02:24pm

Govt removes support price for wheat on IMF demand

For the first time, no support price has been announced