▶️ Business & Economy Updated 09 Jul, 2023 12:26am France supports Pakistan’s bid for GSP+ status renewal: ambassador Calls for deepening bilateral economic relations between
Business & Economy Published 07 Jul, 2023 05:42pm Why is IMF team meeting heads of Pakistani political parties before key decision IMF executive board will make a final decision on the $3 billion loan programme
▶️ Pakistan Published 03 Jul, 2023 10:44pm PML-N’s Shahid Khaqan say party not more important than Pakistan Opposes extension of government’s tenure, calls for grand dialogue
Pakistan Published 30 Jun, 2023 06:14pm Dar confirms ‘rebasing’ of electricity tariff on cards after IMF deal Tariff has been increased by Rs7.91 per unit in the last year already
Pakistan Updated 30 Jun, 2023 05:33pm Shehbaz says China saved Pakistan from default, reliance on loans must end Adds that China saved Pakistan from imminent default
Business & Economy Updated 30 Jun, 2023 06:14pm IMF lists steps Pakistan must take to secure disbursements Mission Chief Nathan Porter also underscores the measures already implemented by the country
Business & Economy Updated 30 Jun, 2023 09:00am Pakistan-IMF reach $3 billion staff-level agreement, says Fund Earlier, Ishaq Dar told Reuters the deal was going to be signed in 24 hours
Business & Economy Updated 27 Jun, 2023 11:37pm IMF aims to ‘quickly’ reach agreement with Pakistan on programme revival Acknowledges Pakistan’s measures for programme revival
Business & Economy Updated 27 Jun, 2023 08:46pm Pakistan hopes for IMF bailout decision in a day or two Finance Minister Ishaq Dar reiterates expectations that review 'will be done'
Business & Economy Published 27 Jun, 2023 01:05am Pakistan expects to clinch IMF deal with last minute changes Cash-strapped country imposes new taxes, increases policy rate to 22%
Business & Economy Updated 26 Jun, 2023 06:30pm SBP raises key policy rate to 22% Central bank notes potential upside risks to the inflation outlook have increased from the last meeting
Business & Economy Published 25 Jun, 2023 05:38pm Parliament approves revised budget to clinch IMF deal Govt increases tax collection targets by Rs215b to accommodate IMF demands
▶️ Business & Economy Updated 25 Jun, 2023 01:34pm NA passes budget with Rs215b additional taxes to give IMF final nudge Ishaq Dar announces measure to accommodate IMF demands
Business & Economy Updated 24 Jun, 2023 03:30pm Reports say announcement of Pakistan-IMF deal imminent Ishaq Dar holds talks with IMF team in Paris
Pakistan Updated 22 Jun, 2023 08:27pm Finance Minister Ishaq Dar loses temper, hits journalist over IMF question He also ordered guards to take away the journalist's phone
Business & Economy Published 19 Jun, 2023 06:02pm PSX plunges below 41,000 level as investors opt for selling Rupee declines seven paisas against dollar in interbank
Business & Economy Updated 17 Jun, 2023 10:45pm All payments will be made on time, clarifies Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Says that Shell is not shutting its business in Pakistan
Business & Economy Updated 15 Jun, 2023 09:20pm IMF wants Pakistan to become Sri Lanka, claims Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Says country cannot accept every demand of international lender
Business & Economy Updated 14 Jun, 2023 02:14pm Pakistan not on IMF executive board meeting: sources Names of Iceland and other countries were included for approval
Business & Economy Updated 12 Jun, 2023 12:44am IMF deal ‘in the offing’ as Pakistan fulfils all conditions PM Shehbaz says law will take its course while commenting on May 9 events
Business & Economy Published 06 Jun, 2023 04:57pm Pakistan ‘proposes’ inflation target of 21% in estimates for FY24 budget Proposals ahead of budget presentation also include fiscal deficit target of 7.7% of GDP
Business & Economy Updated 05 Jun, 2023 07:38pm Pakistan ‘very hopeful’ of finalising IMF deal in June Ruling alliance is all set to present budget this month
Business & Economy Published 30 May, 2023 08:42am IMF hoping for board meeting on Pakistan before current program expires This engagement will focus on the restoration of foreign exchange proper market functioning, says IMF mission chief
Business & Economy Updated 29 May, 2023 09:19am Pakistan says to share budget details with IMF to unlock funds Dar says he would like the IMF to clear its 9th review before the budget
Business & Economy Published 09 May, 2023 02:15pm Pakistan set to repay or roll over $3.7b debt Coalition government has averted the default, says ministry
Business & Economy Updated 09 May, 2023 08:35pm Pakistan could default after June if IMF deal fails: Moody’s Country’s foreign-exchange reserves remain extremely low
Business & Economy Published 05 May, 2023 12:48pm IMF says it is working with Pakistan on bailout review IMF supports the authorities in the implementation of policies, says mission chief
Business & Economy Updated 04 May, 2023 04:56pm IMF to discuss Pakistan’s budget plans in fresh hurdle to funding IMF's Porter says current baseline is to proceed sequentially with reviews
Business & Economy Published 24 Apr, 2023 11:44am Pakistan has fulfilled all IMF conditions: Ishaq Dar Both parties were engaged in tough talks for the last few months to reach a consensus
▶️ Business & Economy Updated 19 Apr, 2023 01:38am Former finance czar backs elections in June-July to have next IMF programme Pakistan needs around $30 billion on an annual basis for three years, says Hafeez Pasha