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Business & Economy Updated 11 Apr, 2023 03:39pm

IMF forecast low interest rates across the world

The development will ease pressure on governments

Business & Economy Published 10 Apr, 2023 10:57am

World Bank, IMF spring meetings to get underway in complex economic environment

The fund now expects global growth to fall below three percent this year

▶️ Business & Economy Published 08 Apr, 2023 08:26pm

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar cancels US trip due to political crisis

He will attend important bilateral, multilateral meetings virtually

Business & Economy Published 07 Apr, 2023 02:49pm

Dar cancels US trip for IMF talks

IMF bailout has still not been finalised

Business & Economy Updated 06 Apr, 2023 08:45pm

Saudi Arabia ‘commits’ financial support to help Pakistan secure IMF deal

Saudi Arabia's $2b pledged in external financing support to Pakistan is one of final conditions for IMF deal

Blog Published 06 Apr, 2023 04:40pm

Let us forget about Pakistan’s economy today until tomorrow

An unfettered rant from someone who has been looking at the economy too long

Business & Economy Published 05 Apr, 2023 07:13pm

Saudi Arabia okays $2 bn funding to Pakistan: sources

IMF had asked for assurances of funding from friendly countries

Business & Economy Published 04 Apr, 2023 06:08pm

World Bank cuts Pakistan’s GDP f’cast on rising rates, limited fiscal space

Pakistan is facing historically high inflation

Business & Economy Published 01 Apr, 2023 12:07pm

Govt increases petroleum levy on diesel

IMF wants PDL to be jacked up by Rs50 per litre on petroleum products

Business & Economy Published 31 Mar, 2023 08:08pm

China rolls over $2b loan to Pakistan as it struggles with external liquidity

Formal confirmation of refinancing would be made after process was completed, says official

Business & Economy Updated 30 Mar, 2023 04:10pm

Pakistan awaits China’s decision on rollover of $2b loan: govt source

The only help so far has come from longtime ally Beijing

Business & Economy Published 28 Mar, 2023 10:39pm

IMF wants external financing commitments met before it releases funds: PM Shehbaz

Financial assurances were standard in IMF programmes

▶️ Pakistan Published 26 Mar, 2023 11:24pm

Even friendly countries’ patience is running thin, says Zubair

Former Sindh governor cites seeking IMF loan for the 23rd is a ‘world record’ for Pakistan

Pakistan Updated 24 Mar, 2023 07:14pm

IMF says assurances from ‘external partners’ key for bailout

Fund distances itself from election funding issues, fuel relief package

Pakistan Published 23 Mar, 2023 10:30pm

One person dies in stampede for free flour in Charsadda

Interim government takes notice and seeks report

Business & Economy Published 22 Mar, 2023 05:13pm

Pakistan to hike interest rate once again to please IMF

Pakistan has already increased the rate by 2%

World Published 22 Mar, 2023 01:26pm

Sri Lanka to start next round of talks with creditors in April

The IMF has released the first tranche of about $330 million

Business & Economy Updated 21 Mar, 2023 12:28pm

Sri Lanka to receive first tranche from IMF in next two days

Peter Breuer says debt sustainability was one of key criteria for IMF to approve a bailout for any economy

Business & Economy Updated 21 Mar, 2023 06:33pm

IMF ‘frowns’ at fuel subsidy as minister outlines mechanism

The poor to get only 21liters petrol per month

Business & Economy Updated 20 Mar, 2023 04:55pm

Rupee drops against dollar in inter-bank market

Uncertainty over IMF programme continues

World Published 20 Mar, 2023 04:08pm

Sri Lanka seeks 10-year debt moratorium ahead of IMF bailout

Desperately needed $2.9 billion IMF bailout, says president office

Business & Economy Updated 20 Mar, 2023 05:02pm

No condition imposed on Pakistan’s nuclear assets, says IMF

Fund's resident representative cites talks are only on economic policy

Business & Economy Updated 28 Mar, 2023 10:42pm

IMF agreement ‘hinges’ on completion of commitments from friendly countries

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China’s approves rollover facility of $1.3 billion

Pakistan Published 15 Mar, 2023 11:55pm

Pakistan decides to give proof of promised aid to IMF

UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have been contacted for assurances

World Published 15 Mar, 2023 02:53pm

Strike grips Sri Lanka as unions protest IMF bailout

Sought IMF help last year after defaulting on $46 billion foreign debt

World Published 14 Mar, 2023 10:21am

Sri Lanka clears key anti-corruption law dictated by IMF

Needs $2.9 billion bailout

World Published 14 Mar, 2023 10:16am

IMF sets stage to disburse $5.3b to Argentina

Prudent macroeconomic management helped secure program targets

Pakistan Published 13 Mar, 2023 06:16pm

Govt decides to ask for US help to speed IMF program along

Soureces say govt is 'deeply unhappy' over the Fund's attitude

Pakistan Updated 09 Mar, 2023 04:22pm

US ‘believes’ IMF reforms will make Pakistani business more competitive

Calls upon Islamabad to continue working with international lender

Business & Economy Updated 09 Mar, 2023 04:58pm

Rupee dips against dollar in inter-bank market

Local currency fell by Rs3.38 against greenback