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Business & Economy Updated 16 Jul, 2023 01:27am

‘Breathing space’ given by IMF to reform archaic structure, says PM Shehbaz

Blames collective failure of state, investors to not boost exports

Business & Economy Updated 15 Jul, 2023 01:20pm

Pakistan will honour its agreement with IMF, says PM Shehbaz

IMF’s Georgieva says there is mutual trust between the two parties

▶️ Pakistan Updated 13 Jul, 2023 05:51pm

Pakistan receives $1.2b from IMF, says Finance Minister Ishaq Dar

Thanks PM Shehbaz Sharif for his support during difficult time

Business & Economy Updated 12 Jul, 2023 10:52pm

IMF executive board gives nod to deal with Pakistan

The remaining amount will be subject to two quarterly reviews

Business & Economy Updated 10 Jul, 2023 06:26pm

Fitch upgrades Pakistan’s rating after ‘improved external liquidity conditions’

Hopes staff-level agreement will be approved by IMF in July

▶️ 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