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Business & Economy Published 15 Jan, 2024 05:25pm

IMF chief predicts impact of artificial intelligence on jobs

IMF report says almost 40 per cent of global employment is exposed to AI

Business & Economy Published 11 Jan, 2024 10:29pm

IMF board gives nod to release of $700m tranche for Pakistan

Completes first review under Stand-By Arrangement: finance ministry

Business & Economy Published 01 Jan, 2024 06:47pm

Pakistan headline inflation up 29.7% y/y: PBS

Monthly inflation for December registered a 0.8% rise from previous month

Business & Economy Published 25 Dec, 2023 10:33am

World Bank fears policy reversals after general elections

Political, governance risks are high because of upcoming poll, says international lender

Business & Economy Published 04 Dec, 2023 02:57pm

Pakistan’s case not included in IMF board schedule

IMF has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan on the first review of a $3 billion bailout in Nov

World Published 03 Dec, 2023 05:49pm

Bangladesh forms multilateral partnership to mitigate effects of climate change

Platform established to lend more than $1bln to the country

Pakistan Published 29 Nov, 2023 12:13pm

IMF team discusses establishing autonomous customs body

The ongoing talks have no link to the IMF program, sources said

Business & Economy Updated 27 Nov, 2023 12:46pm

IMF team arrives in Islamabad for tax talks

Policy changes agreed by the IMF could be added to the next budget

Business & Economy Published 23 Nov, 2023 12:40pm

IMF team to arrive in Pakistan for taxation talks next week

Policy amendments will be added to the next budget

Business & Economy Published 20 Nov, 2023 07:24pm

Pakistan’s bonds rally to highest level in over a year

Pakistan's debt strains remain but its bonds are now nearly double their level they were in late May

▶️ Business & Economy Published 19 Nov, 2023 01:33am

Pensions in foreign currency: How Pakistan pay its retired staff abroad?

One man finds out 164 retired officers are getting pensions

Business & Economy Published 18 Nov, 2023 01:12pm

Development budget ‘unaffordable’, IMF tells Pakistan

IMF says such practices can lead to bad decision making

Business & Economy Updated 17 Nov, 2023 06:49pm

Pakistan’s battered bonds rally again on fresh IMF hopes

Pakistan had unlocked $700m of its current IMF SBA

Pakistan Updated 16 Nov, 2023 12:04am

Pakistan-IMF reach staff level agreement as statement spells out conditions

Pakistan to receive $700 million after IMF’s Executive Board approval

Pakistan Updated 14 Nov, 2023 11:30am

IMF seeks assurance from friendly countries before extending loans to Pakistan

The second tranche of $710 million could be released by December

Business & Economy Updated 13 Nov, 2023 10:58pm

Pakistan assures IMF of more tax collection from real-estate sector: sources

Interim govt says will not introduce mini-budget and new taxes

Business & Economy Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:25pm

No privatisation till elections, govt tells IMF

A total of 27 companies have been listed for privatisation

Business & Economy Published 11 Nov, 2023 01:27am

Pakistan shares alternative energy plan with IMF

Sources say IMF mission agree to proposal to spend 1% of GDP annually on climate change

Business & Economy Published 03 Nov, 2023 11:38pm

IMF asks Pakistan to strictly implement loan programme conditions: sources

FBR presents report on ending tax exemption to IMF as lender reviews fiscal measures

Business & Economy Published 02 Nov, 2023 10:23pm

IMF mission lauds govt’s commitment to meeting first quarter targets

Mission Chief Nathan Porter calls for continuation of efforts

Business & Economy Updated 02 Nov, 2023 09:36am

IMF delegation arrives as Pakistan seeks second tranche of loan

Pakistan is optimistic of talks being successful

Business & Economy Published 31 Oct, 2023 04:32pm

Govt all set for IMF negotiations after gas price hike

FBR also surpassed tax collection target during the first quarter

Business & Economy Published 13 Oct, 2023 06:00pm

Pakistan set to meet some key targets set by IMF, says SBP chief

The foreign exchange buffers are improving, says Jameel Ahmad

Business & Economy Published 10 Oct, 2023 03:01pm

IMF projects economy to grow at meagre 2.5%

IMF's outlook report says unemployment and inflation will fall in the current year

Business & Economy Published 09 Oct, 2023 11:16am

Interim govt likely to hold talks with IMF over loan programme in Morocco

The economic team to participate in annual meetings of the IMF and WB

Business & Economy Published 02 Oct, 2023 12:50pm

Review time: IMF team to visit Pakistan in last week of October

IMF officials will review external financing, circular debt management plan, and issuance of bonds.

Business & Economy Published 29 Sep, 2023 08:46am

IMF urges Pakistan to bring inflation down, improve energy sector viability

Reiterate stance on taxing the rich and protect poor

Pakistan Published 25 Sep, 2023 08:55pm

Kakar assures UK investors of Pakistan’s commitment to IMF programme

Investors express their keen interest in exploring promising investment opportunities

Pakistan Published 15 Sep, 2023 11:04am

Power division seeks up to 50% raise in gas sale prices

The former PDM government had increased the prices by 113% in February

Business & Economy Published 13 Sep, 2023 01:07pm

IMF demands a harsh written agreement over electricity prices

The IMF conditions focus on Captive Power Producers