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Business & Economy Published 13 Sep, 2025 10:23pm

IMF says Pakistan’s flood spending, budget agility to be reviewed

Fund expresses condolences as nearly 1,000 lives lost in spreading devastation

Pakistan Published 13 Sep, 2025 09:31pm

PM Shehbaz halts power bill collection in flood-hit areas

Relief package for millions affected by floods to be finalised after IMF talks

Pakistan Published 12 Sep, 2025 03:06pm

Govt seeks IMF nod for municipal tax to fund Jinnah Medical Complex

Project faces hurdles due to IMF's demand to raise funds in three years

Business & Economy Published 11 Sep, 2025 10:26pm

Pakistan, IMF set to begin second review talks for $1bn tranche this month

IMF mission to arrive on Sept 25; review under $7bn programme crucial for next disbursement

Pakistan Published 10 Sep, 2025 04:53pm

Pakistan to enforce 57 car safety standards from October under IMF conditions

New Motor Vehicle Industry Development Act 2025 bans substandard imports and mandates strict licensing for local manufacturers.

Pakistan Published 29 Aug, 2025 03:25pm

Islamabad International Airport operations to be handed over to UAE in new deal

Agreement is set to be finalised under G2G model

Pakistan Updated 13 Aug, 2025 10:45pm

Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s credit rating to Caa1

Credit rating agency move reflects improvement in external position

Pakistan Updated 09 Aug, 2025 01:34pm

Pakistan’s education, health budget fails to meet IMF goals

IMF establishes spending ceilings to prioritize health and education funding in Pakistan

Pakistan Updated 29 Jul, 2025 01:49pm

Govt to cut power sector circular debt from Rs2.38 trillion to Rs561 billion in major restructuring

Govt clarifies the surcharge has already reached its 10 per cent cap

Pakistan Published 24 Jul, 2025 12:23pm

IMF turns down Pakistan’s plan for AI, industrial sectors

Marginal energy package is based on availability of 8,000 MW of surplus electricity in the country

▶️ Pakistan Published 23 Jul, 2025 03:54pm

Govt plans hike in petroleum levy amid growing gas sector debt

With circular debt nearing Rs2800bn, govt considers increasing petroleum levy by Rs10

Business & Economy Updated 15 Jul, 2025 12:22pm

IMF raises alarms over tax-free sugar import decision amid price surge

Under IMF agreement, Pakistan is required to avoid granting any tax exemptions or preferential benefits

Pakistan Published 14 Jul, 2025 08:54am

IMF optimistic about Pakistan’s economic performance under EFF program

Experts anticipate continued economic growth for Pakistan by 2025

Pakistan Published 13 Jul, 2025 05:47pm

IMF representative highlights strong economic reform progress in Pakistan

Structural reforms central to Pakistan’s long-term economic sustainability: Mahir Binici

Pakistan Published 05 Jul, 2025 02:17pm

Pakistan to publicize assets of Grade 17 and above officers under key IMF condition

Digital filing system has been launched

Business & Economy Published 03 Jul, 2025 09:56am

IMF rejects Pakistan’s plan for subsidised electricity tariffs for crypto mining, industries

Haji Hidayatullah raises corruption complaint involving Rs2.3 million electricity bill in Peshawar

Business & Economy Published 30 Jun, 2025 08:39am

China rolls over $3.4 billion loans to Pakistan, say sources

Another $1 billion from Middle Eastern commercial banks has been received: officials

Business & Economy Published 05 Jun, 2025 11:59am

IMF urges Pakistan to phase out tax breaks for tech, industrial zones

Goal is to improve fiscal discipline and ensure greater transparency in revenue collection

Business & Economy Published 04 Jun, 2025 12:12pm

IMF rejects Pakistan’s proposal to tax gold, cash, other movable assets

IMF gives node for new tax on digital services; expected to generate Rs10 billion in revenue

Business & Economy Published 04 Jun, 2025 11:47am

IMF tells govt to draft budget 2025–26 under staff-level agreement

The Fund pushes for a comprehensive plan to impose new taxes on agricultural income

Business & Economy Published 30 May, 2025 03:26pm

Federal budget 2025–26: Govt mulls relief package for salaried class

Virtual negotiations underway with IMF team: sources

Business & Economy Published 24 May, 2025 08:31am

IMF says next Pakistan funding review expected in second half of 2025

Pakistani authorities reaffirmed their commitment to fiscal consolidation: IMF

Business & Economy Published 23 May, 2025 10:43am

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves surge by $1.03b after IMF loan tranche

SBP Governor Jameel Ahmed expresses confidence in continued growth of central bank reserves

Business & Economy Published 22 May, 2025 04:36pm

Federal budget 2025–26: Relief uncertain as IMF resists Pakistan’s tax proposals

Govt requests broader concessions, including for salaried class and real estate

Business & Economy Published 21 May, 2025 11:23am

Debate over vehicle import policy intensifies ahead of Pakistan’s budget

IMF urges govt to lift ban on commercial import of vehicles

Business & Economy Published 19 May, 2025 11:54am

IMF sets over 11 new reform benchmarks under $7b bailout for Pakistan

Legislative changes related to Civil Servants and Sovereign Wealth Fund Acts delayed

Pakistan Published 19 May, 2025 10:57am

IMF projects Pakistan’s GDP growth at 2.6%

CAD is projected to widen slightly to about 1% of GDP as import demand recovers: IMF

Business & Economy Published 17 May, 2025 01:06pm

IMF opposes tax cuts for salaried individuals

Govt asked to generate additional Rs70 billion through effective enforcement

Business & Economy Published 14 May, 2025 12:40pm

Pakistan receives loan tranche of over $1 billion from IMF

India failed to block the payment at the fund meeting on May 9

Business & Economy Published 14 May, 2025 12:08pm

IMF talks with Pakistan commence today

Discussions to focus on budgetary framework