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Business & Economy Updated 20 Jan, 2024 07:43pm

Outlook for Pakistan still challenging, says IMF

Cites downside risks to economy remain exceptionally high

Business & Economy Published 18 Jan, 2024 05:19pm

IMF debt dilemma looms after Feb 8 election: ex-SBP governor

IMF will have to decide whether to pull the plug on Pakistan or not, says Reza Baqir

Business & Economy Published 17 Jan, 2024 05:38pm

Pakistan gets $700 million IMF bailout tranche under SBA

SBP says disbursement came after completion of first review

Business & Economy Published 16 Dec, 2023 02:19pm

IMF denies it plans to ask Pakistan to raise taxes on salaries: representative

Media reports had been circulating stating that the IMF asked Pakistan to cut the number of tax slabs

Business & Economy Published 05 Dec, 2023 07:36pm

FBR tells IMF it plans to disconnect power connections of non-filers

The board says it had sent notices to 746,000 defaulters

Business & Economy Published 05 Dec, 2023 04:57pm

Talks on new IMF program to begin this month: sources

The new IMF program is believed to be 'unavoidable'

Business & Economy Published 04 Dec, 2023 02:57pm

Pakistan’s case not included in IMF board schedule

IMF has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan on the first review of a $3 billion bailout in Nov

Business & Economy Published 20 Nov, 2023 07:24pm

Pakistan’s bonds rally to highest level in over a year

Pakistan's debt strains remain but its bonds are now nearly double their level they were in late May

Business & Economy Updated 17 Nov, 2023 06:49pm

Pakistan’s battered bonds rally again on fresh IMF hopes

Pakistan had unlocked $700m of its current IMF SBA

Pakistan Updated 16 Nov, 2023 12:04am

Pakistan-IMF reach staff level agreement as statement spells out conditions

Pakistan to receive $700 million after IMF’s Executive Board approval

Business & Economy Published 11 Nov, 2023 01:27am

Pakistan shares alternative energy plan with IMF

Sources say IMF mission agree to proposal to spend 1% of GDP annually on climate change

Business & Economy Published 04 Nov, 2023 01:20pm

IMF demands to bring new taxpayers into tax net

The FBR high-ups made all-out efforts to convince the visiting IMF review mission

Business & Economy Published 03 Nov, 2023 11:38pm

IMF asks Pakistan to strictly implement loan programme conditions: sources

FBR presents report on ending tax exemption to IMF as lender reviews fiscal measures

Business & Economy Published 02 Nov, 2023 10:23pm

IMF mission lauds govt’s commitment to meeting first quarter targets

Mission Chief Nathan Porter calls for continuation of efforts

Business & Economy Published 31 Oct, 2023 04:32pm

Govt all set for IMF negotiations after gas price hike

FBR also surpassed tax collection target during the first quarter

Published 28 Oct, 2023 10:47pm

“We have effectively implemented the IMF programme for the first quarter. We will tell them that we are on track in the programme. Then we have to leave it to God to help us out.”

Business & Economy Updated 28 Oct, 2023 05:23pm

IMF team to visit Pakistan on November 2: finance minister

Says govt implemented IMF programme

Business & Economy Updated 26 Oct, 2023 12:58pm

Goldman Sachs claims strength in PKR will be short lived

"The market will continue to require a premium for Pakistan's rupee ahead of elections," it stated.

Business & Economy Published 25 Oct, 2023 10:58am

Pakistan likely to secure second tranche as IMF team due next week

The government is confident of satisfying the IMF team

Business & Economy Published 13 Oct, 2023 06:00pm

Pakistan set to meet some key targets set by IMF, says SBP chief

The foreign exchange buffers are improving, says Jameel Ahmad

Business & Economy Published 02 Oct, 2023 12:50pm

Review time: IMF team to visit Pakistan in last week of October

IMF officials will review external financing, circular debt management plan, and issuance of bonds.

Business & Economy Published 30 Sep, 2023 01:18pm

FBR aiming to achieve tax collection target without imposing new taxes

Talks for second installment under the SBA likely to be held in late October

Business & Economy Published 29 Sep, 2023 08:46am

IMF urges Pakistan to bring inflation down, improve energy sector viability

Reiterate stance on taxing the rich and protect poor

Pakistan Published 25 Sep, 2023 08:55pm

Kakar assures UK investors of Pakistan’s commitment to IMF programme

Investors express their keen interest in exploring promising investment opportunities

Pakistan Updated 19 Sep, 2023 12:07am

FO rejects allegations of Pakistan weapons sale to Ukraine

American publication claims the deal helped Pakistan secure IMF bailout

Pakistan Published 15 Sep, 2023 11:04am

Power division seeks up to 50% raise in gas sale prices

The former PDM government had increased the prices by 113% in February

Pakistan Updated 05 Sep, 2023 12:10am

Saudi Arabia to invest $25b over next five years, says interim PM Kakar

Kakar says Saudi Arabia's investment would come in the mining, agriculture and information technology sectors

Pakistan Updated 04 Sep, 2023 09:13pm

IMF rejects Pakistan’s electricity relief plan: sources

Money lender seeks new plan from Pakistan

Business & Economy Updated 31 Jul, 2023 06:06pm

KSE-100 index crosses 48,000 points after two years

KSE-100 index has risen sharply since June end as talks with IMF

Business & Economy Updated 31 Jul, 2023 05:07pm

Finance czar Ishaq Dar had ‘Plan B’ up his sleeves if IMF deal was not clinched

Says Pakistan paid every payment on time