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Pakistan Published 25 Jun, 2024 07:58pm

PM Shehbaz admits government made budget with IMF

Hopes for ‘good news’ from Fund

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

IMF praises govt for measures taken for economic progress

IMF delegation expected to arrive in Pakistan on June 28: sources

Pakistan Published 20 Jun, 2024 11:55pm

PM Shehbaz convinces PPP to ‘not interfere’ with IMF conditions

Inside story of meeting between PM, and Bilawal come to light

World Published 13 Jun, 2024 12:57pm

IMF approves second review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9bn bailout, warns of economic risks

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka plunged into its worst financial crisis

Business & Economy Published 02 Jun, 2024 08:06pm

Pakistan, IMF at odds over exchange rate assumptions: report

Government pins hopes on World Bank, ADB disbursements to support rupee

Business & Economy Published 31 May, 2024 03:50pm

Budget to be presented on June 10, say sources

Budget was originally due to be presented on June 7 but was delayed because of PM Shehbaz’s visit to Beijing from June 4-8

Pakistan Updated 27 May, 2024 04:35pm

In meeting with Aurangzeb, US envoy highlights support for economic reform agenda

United States is committed to working with Pakistan, says Donald Blome

Pakistan Published 26 May, 2024 01:07pm

Pakistan to end gas subsidies for fertiliser industry

Cabinet says any required subsidies should be provided directly to farmers

Pakistan Updated 24 May, 2024 09:17am

IMF, Pakistan make significant progress on new loan, says mission

Mission, authorities will continue policy discussions virtually over coming days aiming to finalise discussions, says Porter

Pakistan Updated 23 May, 2024 09:41am

Pakistan races to meet IMF’s prior actions deadline by June 30 for next bailout

Mission set to fly out on Friday without announcing staff level agreement

Business & Economy Updated 21 May, 2024 10:43am

IMF forecasts Pakistan’s defence budget at Rs2.152tr

Pakistan’s defence allocation is projected to be 1.72% of its gross domestic product

Business & Economy Published 17 May, 2024 03:23pm

IMF demands Pakistan cut down expenses

Interest payments on public debt surpass federal government’s net revenues

Business & Economy Published 17 May, 2024 11:06am

Govt likely to increase tax on immovable properties’ purchase

Taxation of real estate came under discussion during FBR, IMF talks

Business & Economy Published 12 May, 2024 09:45am

IMF wants Pakistan to focus on ‘energy sector’ in next budget

Rates of electricity and gas should be determined according to the cost, say sources

Business & Economy Updated 10 May, 2024 10:28pm

Pakistan’s outlook remains challenging, says IMF report

Says downside risks remaining exceptionally high

Business & Economy Published 10 May, 2024 10:03am

IMF tranche boosts Pakistan’s reserves to 22-month high

The reserves now stand close to $9.33 billion

Pakistan Updated 07 May, 2024 03:45pm

Pakistan mulls raising retirement age to control pension expenses

Law, information ministers say decision will be applicable be across the board

Business & Economy Updated 07 May, 2024 11:42am

IMF asks Pakistan to impose Rs1.3tr of taxes in budget: report

Rs1.3tr additional taxes are equal to 1% of size of next year’s economy

Pakistan Updated 28 Apr, 2024 08:33pm

In meeting with IMF MD, PM Shehbaz vows to put economy back on track

Very productive meeting with PM Shehbaz and his team, says IMF MD

Business & Economy Published 26 Apr, 2024 08:33am

State Bank expected to hold rates on Monday ahead of IMF deal

Pakistan's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March rose 20.7% from the year before

Business & Economy Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:14pm

IMF confirms meeting on April 29 to review Pakistan tranche

Pakistan is also seeking a new long-term, larger IMF loan

▶️ Business & Economy Published 23 Apr, 2024 05:02pm

Pakistan eyes new IMF loan by early July, says finance minister

If secured, it will be 24th IMF bailout for Pakistan

Business & Economy Published 19 Apr, 2024 04:59pm

Pakistan aims to agree outline of new IMF loan in May, says finance czar

Declines to outline what size programme government hoped to secure

Business & Economy Updated 19 Apr, 2024 12:53am

Reforms package more crucial than size of programme for Pakistan: IMF official

Jihad Azour cites IMF ready to support Pakistan

Pakistan Published 18 Apr, 2024 08:34am

Aurangzeb meets US officials, including Donald Lu, in Washington

Minister stresses need for upgrading Pak-US Economic ties

Business & Economy Published 16 Apr, 2024 08:15pm

IMF sees Pakistan economy grow next year

Says consumer prices expected to decrease next year

Business & Economy Published 16 Apr, 2024 07:21pm

Pakistan, IMF discussing new multi-billion-dollar programme, says finance czar

Fund spokesperson says Fund staff stands ready to engage in initial discussions on a successor programme

Business & Economy Published 16 Apr, 2024 08:51am

Pakistan hopes to secure new IMF loan as quickly as possibly, finance minister says

Aurangzeb is in the US and will meet IMF officials soon

Pakistan Updated 14 Apr, 2024 08:04am

Aurangzeb to leaves for US with delegation

Talks with the IMF will be held on April 14 and 15

Business & Economy Published 13 Apr, 2024 01:52pm

Pakistan’s central bank repays $1 billion international bond

Repayment will cause a decline in the SBP-held reserves to about $7 billion