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
Business & Economy Published 22 Oct, 2024 07:19pm IMF predicts slightly slower global growth in 2024 and 2025 IMF also estimates that global inflation will continue to ease
Pakistan Published 22 Oct, 2024 01:27pm Pakistani delegation briefs IMF about measures taken to improve economy The delegation also met with IMF Director Jihad Azour
Business & Economy Published 21 Oct, 2024 03:49pm Pakistan requests additional $2b from IMF to tackle climate change challenges Pakistan requested an additional $1.5 billion loan from IMF on Sept 27 due to climate issues
Business & Economy Updated 28 Sep, 2024 01:14am SBP receives $1b IMF tranche amid new financing assurances IMF Pakistan mission chief did not share details of additional financing amounts
Business & Economy Published 26 Sep, 2024 11:19am IMF disburses first tranche of $1b in Pakistan’s bailout package Kristalina Georgieva emphasizes positive reforms as inflation continued to decline in Pakistan
Business & Economy Updated 24 Sep, 2024 10:01pm Finance Minister Aurangzeb optimistic about IMF review IMF’s board is set to convene on September 25 to evaluate the EFF for Pakistan
Business & Economy Published 24 Sep, 2024 01:18pm Circular debt in power sector could hit Rs2.8 trillion despite 51% electricity price hike The agreement with the IMF stated that govt plans to allocate Rs381 billion in subsidies
World Published 24 Sep, 2024 11:23am IMF ready to discuss bailout with Sri Lanka’s new govt People’s Liberation Front party does not intend to abandon the IMF agreement
Business & Economy Published 16 Sep, 2024 08:23pm Pakistan’s $7b loan programme included in IMF board meeting IMF Executive Board meeting will be held on September 25
World Published 14 Sep, 2024 02:20pm Maldives declares no need for IMF bailout amid financial troubles Zameer expressed confidence in the situation
Business & Economy Updated 14 Sep, 2024 12:26am PSX continues with bullish trend, gains 315 more points KSE-100 index closes at 79,333.06
Pakistan Updated 13 Sep, 2024 12:25am IMF board to discuss Pakistan programme on September 25 PM Shehbaz says ‘friendly’ countries have helped Pakistan meet requirements necessary to secure IMF bailout
Pakistan Published 11 Sep, 2024 04:21pm Punjab govt withdraws Rs14 subsidy electricity amid IMF pressure The federal govt had postponed implementation of a 51% increase in electricity prices
Pakistan Updated 09 Sep, 2024 07:15pm Pakistan secured $57.27 billion in external loans over last five years South Asian country seeks $7b loan package from IMF this year
Business & Economy Published 02 Sep, 2024 01:19pm Pakistan proposes plan to IMF for electricity price cut Rs2.8 trillion will be used to close down inefficient power plants
Pakistan Published 20 Aug, 2024 09:41am IMF’s $7b bailout faces uncertainty as executive board schedule excludes Pakistan Finance minister had hinted at possibility of board meeting at August end
Business & Economy Updated 19 Aug, 2024 07:11pm Pakistan’s case not on IMF agenda International lender releases executive board meeting calendar
Business & Economy Published 17 Aug, 2024 10:47am Power Division willing to share IPP agreements with NA standing committee on power The electricity prices were increased due to the pressure of IMF: Secretary Power
Business & Economy Published 01 Aug, 2024 03:52pm Reforms must to make EFF last IMF programme SBP directs manifestations of macroeconomic stability under the leadership of Shahbaz Sharif