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Pakistan Published 03 Mar, 2025 06:10pm

Owais Leghari: Government to halt further electricity purchases

Power sector reforms discussed with international development partners

Business & Economy Published 03 Mar, 2025 11:07am

Government drops plan to shift electricity tariff rebasing date after IMF rejection

Finance ministry raised no objections to Power Division’s proposal: sources

Pakistan Published 02 Mar, 2025 10:23pm

Muhammad Zubair: Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s current situation is disastrous

Parliament has no mandate, claims former governor

Business & Economy Updated 03 Mar, 2025 01:03pm

IMF mission arrives in Pakistan for biannual review of $7b bailout deal

If the Fund’s approval is secured, there ‘may be relief’ for salaried class, sources said.

Business & Economy Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:37pm

PSX’s KSE-100 closes lower as investors weigh tax reforms, IMF review

The market sees range-bound trading; the benchmark index sheds 78 points amid budget uncertainty

Business & Economy Updated 25 Feb, 2025 07:41pm

IMF suggests Pakistan halt new construction near forests and waterways

Climate financing talks continue as IMF pushes for sustainable development

Business & Economy Updated 24 Feb, 2025 10:18am

IMF begins talks in Islamabad on Pakistan’s climate financing request

Fund team plans to engage primarily with several key ministries

Business & Economy Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:37pm

IMF mission’s visit scheduled for $7b loan tranche negotiations

A separate IMF team will discuss Pakistan’s climate financing request

Business & Economy Published 21 Feb, 2025 02:11pm

Government plans to cut electricity tariff by Rs8 to Rs10 per unit: sources

IMF review mission is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan next month

Business & Economy Published 20 Feb, 2025 04:39pm

Aurangzeb eyes $1.5b from IMF under climate finance

Says IMF delegation to visit Pakistan on February 24

Business & Economy Published 16 Feb, 2025 04:38pm

IMF objections delay construction sector relief package

Proposal to allow non-filers to purchase property worth up to Rs5 million; special tax on filers may be abolished

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