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Business & Economy Published 16 Feb, 2025 12:58pm

HBL, S&P Global launch Pakistan’s first manufacturing PMI

HBL S&P Global Purchasing Managers' Index will be a standardized economic indicator

Business & Economy Published 15 Feb, 2025 11:04am

Govt withdraws key powers from FBR in compliance with IMF demands

Decision aims to enhance transparency, efficiency within the tax system

Pakistan Published 14 Feb, 2025 05:06pm

Another IMF condition met: FBR stripped of key powers

FBR’s role now limited to tax collection

Pakistan Updated 13 Feb, 2025 11:54pm

Salman Akram Raja: Letters reaching nation, establishments

PTI general secretary says no one will be allowed to damage party’s narrative

Business & Economy Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:10pm

IMF technical team urges strict oversight on budget utilisation and governance

New funds to remain limited until previously released amounts are fully utilised

Pakistan Published 12 Feb, 2025 11:45pm

Grade 17-22 government employees required to declare assets

Public to have access to officials’ asset details under the proposed amendment

Pakistan Published 12 Feb, 2025 10:04pm

Umar Ayub writes to IMF, emphasises transparency and rule of law

Provides evidence of alleged electoral rigging in recent polls

Pakistan Published 12 Feb, 2025 05:37pm

IMF open to considering electricity price cut for Pakistan

International lender engages in key talks as the country seeks economic reforms

Pakistan Updated 12 Feb, 2025 05:55pm

IMF chief meets PM Shehbaz, lauds Pakistan’s efforts to implement program

Assures IMF continues support for Pakistan’s reform agenda

Business & Economy Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:48pm

IMF economic review for next tranche likely to begin on March 3

Economic performance of the first six months of the fiscal year to be assessed

Pakistan Updated 11 Feb, 2025 11:59am

IMF mission to meet judicial authorities for governance assessment: report

Miftah Ismail says 'most likely' there will be condition next year, where IMF would ask for changes in laws

▶️ Pakistan Updated 11 Feb, 2025 12:20am

PTI Senator Zafar believes judicial appointments will affect IMF talks

Says public perception is that government made such transfers to appoint desired judges

Pakistan Updated 03 Feb, 2025 12:30pm

Sindh Agricultural Income Tax slabs revealed as cabinet okays the bill

Tax will now be managed by Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) instead of Board of Revenue (BOR)

Business & Economy Updated 21 Jan, 2025 01:20pm

FBR presents comprehensive plan to IMF to tackle revenue shortfalls: sources

FBR targeting a tax collection of approximately Rs960 billion

Business & Economy Updated 13 Jan, 2025 02:20pm

Pakistan set to issue panda bonds to strengthen finances

Government ‘aims to raise between $200m and $250m from Chinese investors,’ says finance minister

Business & Economy Published 09 Jan, 2025 09:31am

Japan urges Pakistan to lift auto import restrictions

Japan emphasized need for Pakistan to consistently adhere to IMF program

Pakistan Published 03 Dec, 2024 11:47am

IMF sets strict conditions for approval of second EFF installment

The Ministry of Finance confirmed that adherence to 22 specific points

Pakistan Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:13pm

Army chief lauded Gandapur’s efforts on national security and economic issues, report claims

Gandapur highlighted perceived injustices

▶️ Business & Economy Updated 17 Nov, 2024 06:26pm

‘Nothing to hide’ in IMF mission’s Pakistan visit: Finance Minister Aurangzeb

Government has dealt with 11 ministries and implementation is under way for privatisation, says Aurangzeb

Business & Economy Updated 17 Nov, 2024 12:35am

Government dismisses mini-budget rumors as IMF wraps visit for bailout

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says government will meet Rs12,970 tax collection target

▶️ Pakistan Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:27pm

Dollar rate should further decrease, says ECAP General Secretary Zafar Paracha

Zafar Paracha overseas Pakistanis, exchange companies can bring more exchange if given ‘export status’

Pakistan Published 12 Nov, 2024 10:06am

IMF raises concerns over Pakistan’s strategy for declining electricity demand due to solarisation

IMF sought clarity on how Pakistan plans to manage the issues related to solar energy

Business & Economy Updated 12 Nov, 2024 12:17am

IMF proposes general sales tax on petroleum products in Pakistan: report

Pakistan negotiates tax reforms with IMF delegation in Islamabad

Business & Economy Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:52am

Govt to decrease electricity price by Rs8-10 in winter

Electricity demand typically drops by 8,000 to 10,000 MW during winter

Business & Economy Published 06 Nov, 2024 11:06am

IMF to dispatch mission to Pakistan next week for $7b bailout package evaluation

Nathan Porter will lead the delegation to review progress on 40 conditions

▶️ Pakistan Updated 05 Nov, 2024 12:05am

State Bank of Pakistan cuts policy rate more than expected

Monetary Policy Committee reduces policy rate by 250 bps to 15%

Business & Economy Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:22pm

Risk of Rs500b mini-budget looms as govt fails to meet IMF demands

Sources say Pakistan will have to present two to three mini-budgets

Business & Economy Published 25 Oct, 2024 03:48pm

Pakistan fails to meet IMF cash surplus target, shortfall reaches Rs182b

The provinces collectively reported a cash surplus of only Rs160 billion

Pakistan Published 24 Oct, 2024 09:31am

Pakistan to auction Pakistan International Airlines on October 30

Gul Asghar explained that PIA's operational assets have been separated for the auction

Business & Economy Published 23 Oct, 2024 10:46am

IMF projects Pakistan’s economic growth at 3.2% amid high inflation

IMF highlights the ongoing global economic challenges