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
Business & Economy Updated 21 Jul, 2023 06:58pm Dar assures NA of no new taxes on agriculture or construction sectors Finance czar claims there was concern among people involved in agriculture due to ‘false news’
Business & Economy Published 19 Jul, 2023 01:14am Uzair Younus takes out some interesting points from ‘sobering’ IMF report Says gross external financing requirements are over $80b in next three years
Business & Economy Updated 19 Jul, 2023 01:18am Pakistan assures IMF of taxing agriculture, construction sectors Maximum premium between the interbank and open market set at 1.25%
▶️ Pakistan Updated 18 Jul, 2023 01:04am Caretaker setup cannot extend, says Sanaullah Interior minister sees ‘nothing unusual’ in protection provided to PTI faction
Pakistan Published 16 Jul, 2023 08:25pm PML-N will accept public mandate in general elections, says PM Shehbaz Cites scandals and use of foul language were 'rife' in PTI government
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
▶️ 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
Business & Economy Updated 08 Jul, 2023 10:29pm Pakistan will get $1.1b from IMF this month, says PM Shehbaz Condemns desecration of Quran in Sweden
Pakistan Published 02 Jul, 2023 01:08am Extension of Afghan refugees’ stay, HEC tweak bill among cabinet agendas Cabinet is expected to seek a vote of confidence on Stand-By Arrangement with IMF
Pakistan Published 30 Jun, 2023 08:22pm PM announces scheme to give agricultural lands to gulf countries Adds that reliance on loans can end through exports
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 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 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 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 10 Jun, 2023 11:52am Fitch says Pakistan unlikely to devalue rupee The ongoing IMF programme is expiring in June
Business & Economy Published 08 Jun, 2023 05:42pm Pakistan needs convincing budget for any chance of more cash from IMF programme: official Resident representative says budget consistent with programme objectives is essential for final review