Business Published 12 Mar, 2022 01:02pm IMF says war to lower global growth forecast Georgieva said the fund still expected 'a positive trajectory' for the world economy
Pakistan Published 12 Mar, 2022 08:40am Govt providing Rs104b subsidy per month on oil relief: Tarin Finance minister says inflation will decline in the coming few months but warns of inflation super-cycle
Pakistan Published 09 Mar, 2022 08:15am Relief on fuel price will generate burden on kitty: ECC ECC has approved supplementary grant of Rs106b under head of TDS
Pakistan Updated 08 Mar, 2022 08:38am Pakistan seeks $21b Chinese loan to meet financial needs Seeks rollover of existing loans of $10.735 billion and $10 billion as deposit fund
Pakistan Published 05 Mar, 2022 10:17am Pakistan remains on FATF’s ‘grey list’, UAE added to the club Global financial crime watchdog says Pakistan has completed 26 of the 27 action items in its 2018 action plan, and another 6 of the 7 since June 2021
Pakistan Published 02 Mar, 2022 10:02am IMF will ask govt's relief package, says resident representative Global lender to discuss incentives during 7th review of the Extended Fund Facility programme
World Published 26 Feb, 2022 07:36pm S&P, Fitch downgrade Ukraine debt rating over crisis S&P downgraded its rating from B to B-, Fitch cut the rating on Ukrainian government debt to "CCC" from "B"
Business Published 23 Feb, 2022 08:07pm Sukuk, IMF package to help shore up Pakistan's economy: Moody’s Moody’s in its latest report says that global long-term sovereign Sukuk issuance is set to drop to $73 billion in 2022
World Published 16 Feb, 2022 11:43pm IMF chief urges G20 to move faster on debt relief The IMF chief renews her call for urgent action from creditors, warning of dire consequences
Business Published 09 Feb, 2022 09:12pm World Bank sets terms on Pakistan for $350m loan The conditions include bringing the entire country under one General Sales Tax (GST) regime
Business Published 06 Feb, 2022 11:46am More hike in electricity tariff on the cards under agreement with IMF According to IMF, energy sector is in a precarious state because of long-standing deficiencies
Business Published 05 Feb, 2022 07:24pm Shaukat Tarin sees rupee strengthening after IMF approval Finance minister warns market elements involved in speculating
Must Read Published 05 Feb, 2022 01:17pm SBP receives $1b worth of inflows from IMF IMF Executive Board on Feb 2 approved the loan tranche of some $1 billion of its $6 billion EFF
Business Published 28 Jan, 2022 04:53pm IMF warns of unbalanced China recovery, policy uncertainty The IMF forecasts the world's second-largest economy will grow 4.8% in 2022 and 5.2% in 2023
Pakistan Published 26 Jan, 2022 08:27pm Economic stability crucial to achieve foreign policy goals: FM Qureshi The Foreign Minister says the government was working towards a more hospitable investment environment
Business Published 26 Jan, 2022 04:32pm IMF postponed board meeting on Pakistan's request: Shaukat Tarin Tarin says that Pakistan has also asked to move the earlier meeting meant to be held on January 12
Business Published 26 Jan, 2022 11:09am IMF lowers economic forecasts for global economy Says uncertainty about the pandemic, inflation, supply disruptions and US monetary tightening posed further risks
Business Published 26 Jan, 2022 10:49am IMF board to meet on Feb 2 for Pakistan's sixth review Calendar had earlier showed that the sixth review would be held on January 28
Pakistan Published 18 Jan, 2022 10:56pm Concession on SBP board appointment result of negotiations with IMF: Hammad Azhar The minister says when central banks are independent, sustainable economic progress takes place
Pakistan Published 16 Jan, 2022 03:31pm Pakistan Day Parade will feature fly-past of Chinese J-10C fighter jets: Rashid Interior minister says this is Pakistan's response to India's Rafale jets
World Published 12 Jan, 2022 06:42pm Sri Lanka rules out IMF bailout, seeks new China loan Central bank governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal says at this point, the other 'alternatives are better than going to the IMF'
Pakistan Published 12 Jan, 2022 10:18am Govt will try to exclude infant milk, bread from 17% tax: Tarin Finance minister says govt will give subsidy on laptop/solar panels
Pakistan Published 07 Jan, 2022 09:08am FBR chief speaks about IMF’s tax outlook, priorities ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Dr Muhammad Ashfaq Thursday said all-out efforts are being made ...