World Published 26 Apr, 2023 12:35pm Sri Lanka trying to reduce overall debt by $17b, president says Caught in its worst financial crisis since independence from Britain in 1948
Business & Economy Published 25 Apr, 2023 12:40pm IMF approves immediate disbursement of about $153mn to Tanzania The decision brings total disbursements under the $1.04b
Business & Economy Published 24 Apr, 2023 11:44am Pakistan has fulfilled all IMF conditions: Ishaq Dar Both parties were engaged in tough talks for the last few months to reach a consensus
▶️ Business & Economy Updated 19 Apr, 2023 01:38am Former finance czar backs elections in June-July to have next IMF programme Pakistan needs around $30 billion on an annual basis for three years, says Hafeez Pasha
Business & Economy Updated 22 Apr, 2023 01:56am IMF seeks more funding assurances before pact on Pakistan aid The sideline meetings in Washington could not reach a final conclusion
World Published 14 Apr, 2023 11:25am Brazil’s Lula to meet Xi in Beijing after lashing out at US dollar, IMF Lula also had strong words for the International Monetary Fund
Business & Economy Updated 14 Apr, 2023 08:41pm UAE, China promise Pakistan $1.3b to get IMF deal on track Major conditions met for a staff-level pact, Pakistan euro bond in slump climbs
Business & Economy Published 14 Apr, 2023 09:49am Pakistan hopes to seal key IMF bailout agreement soon We can complete our current programme successfully, says Georgieva
Business & Economy Published 14 Apr, 2023 07:12am IMF’s Georgieva sees risk of supply chain security leading to new Cold War 'If we fail to be more rational, then people everywhere would be worse off'
Business & Economy Updated 16 Apr, 2023 01:40pm 4 things to know about the next 3 years in Pakistan Pakistan’s growth is 0.5% so what does this mean for us this year?
Business & Economy Updated 11 Apr, 2023 03:39pm IMF forecast low interest rates across the world The development will ease pressure on governments
Business & Economy Published 10 Apr, 2023 10:57am World Bank, IMF spring meetings to get underway in complex economic environment The fund now expects global growth to fall below three percent this year
▶️ Business & Economy Published 08 Apr, 2023 08:26pm Finance Minister Ishaq Dar cancels US trip due to political crisis He will attend important bilateral, multilateral meetings virtually
Business & Economy Published 07 Apr, 2023 02:49pm Dar cancels US trip for IMF talks IMF bailout has still not been finalised
Business & Economy Updated 06 Apr, 2023 08:45pm Saudi Arabia ‘commits’ financial support to help Pakistan secure IMF deal Saudi Arabia's $2b pledged in external financing support to Pakistan is one of final conditions for IMF deal
Blog Published 06 Apr, 2023 04:40pm Let us forget about Pakistan’s economy today until tomorrow An unfettered rant from someone who has been looking at the economy too long
Business & Economy Published 05 Apr, 2023 07:13pm Saudi Arabia okays $2 bn funding to Pakistan: sources IMF had asked for assurances of funding from friendly countries
Business & Economy Published 04 Apr, 2023 06:08pm World Bank cuts Pakistan’s GDP f’cast on rising rates, limited fiscal space Pakistan is facing historically high inflation
Business & Economy Published 01 Apr, 2023 12:07pm Govt increases petroleum levy on diesel IMF wants PDL to be jacked up by Rs50 per litre on petroleum products
Business & Economy Published 31 Mar, 2023 08:08pm China rolls over $2b loan to Pakistan as it struggles with external liquidity Formal confirmation of refinancing would be made after process was completed, says official
Business & Economy Updated 30 Mar, 2023 04:10pm Pakistan awaits China’s decision on rollover of $2b loan: govt source The only help so far has come from longtime ally Beijing
Business & Economy Published 28 Mar, 2023 10:39pm IMF wants external financing commitments met before it releases funds: PM Shehbaz Financial assurances were standard in IMF programmes
▶️ Pakistan Published 26 Mar, 2023 11:24pm Even friendly countries’ patience is running thin, says Zubair Former Sindh governor cites seeking IMF loan for the 23rd is a ‘world record’ for Pakistan
Pakistan Updated 24 Mar, 2023 07:14pm IMF says assurances from ‘external partners’ key for bailout Fund distances itself from election funding issues, fuel relief package
Pakistan Published 23 Mar, 2023 10:30pm One person dies in stampede for free flour in Charsadda Interim government takes notice and seeks report
Business & Economy Published 22 Mar, 2023 05:13pm Pakistan to hike interest rate once again to please IMF Pakistan has already increased the rate by 2%
World Published 22 Mar, 2023 01:26pm Sri Lanka to start next round of talks with creditors in April The IMF has released the first tranche of about $330 million
Business & Economy Updated 21 Mar, 2023 12:28pm Sri Lanka to receive first tranche from IMF in next two days Peter Breuer says debt sustainability was one of key criteria for IMF to approve a bailout for any economy
Business & Economy Updated 21 Mar, 2023 06:33pm IMF ‘frowns’ at fuel subsidy as minister outlines mechanism The poor to get only 21liters petrol per month
Business & Economy Updated 20 Mar, 2023 04:55pm Rupee drops against dollar in inter-bank market Uncertainty over IMF programme continues