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
Business & Economy Updated 12 Sep, 2023 06:31pm Tax on luxury imports off the cards after Govt-IMF discussion Govt claims it rejected IMF demand for taxes based on revenue performance
Pakistan Updated 07 Sep, 2023 11:07am IMF okays relief for 4 million electricity consumers using less than 200 units: sources Fund rejects proposal for relief to people using upto 400 units
Business & Economy Published 05 Sep, 2023 03:50pm Govt provides another plan to IMF over electricity bills The IMF had expressed reservations over a gap of Rs15 in the previous plan
Pakistan Updated 05 Sep, 2023 12:10am Saudi Arabia to invest $25b over next five years, says interim PM Kakar Kakar says Saudi Arabia's investment would come in the mining, agriculture and information technology sectors
Pakistan Updated 04 Sep, 2023 09:13pm IMF rejects Pakistan’s electricity relief plan: sources Money lender seeks new plan from Pakistan
Business & Economy Updated 31 Jul, 2023 06:06pm KSE-100 index crosses 48,000 points after two years KSE-100 index has risen sharply since June end as talks with IMF
Business & Economy Updated 31 Jul, 2023 05:07pm Finance czar Ishaq Dar had ‘Plan B’ up his sleeves if IMF deal was not clinched Says Pakistan paid every payment on time
▶️ Pakistan Published 27 Jul, 2023 12:27am PPP in opposition over granting extra powers to the interim setup, says Saleem Mandviwalla Atta Tarar says an empowered interim setup essential for IMF deal continuity
Business & Economy Published 25 Jul, 2023 05:54pm Pakistan’s friends to experience slower growth for two years Oil and other commodity prices to fall in 2023 and 2024
Business & Economy Published 24 Jul, 2023 05:45pm Rupee’s misery continues: sheds another Rs1.11 against dollar Dollar reaches Rs293 in open market
▶️ Business & Economy Published 24 Jul, 2023 12:13am SBP forex reserves likely to hit $14b by Dec 2023, says economist Terms broadening of tax base and privatisation essential for economic progress
Pakistan Updated 22 Jul, 2023 07:12pm PM Shehbaz seeks national unity, charter of economy among political parties Calls for ending differences for country’s progress
Updated 22 Jul, 2023 07:19am Houses, shops damaged as glacial snowmelt result in river overflow Pakistan listed among countries facing the highest climate risk
Business & Economy Updated 21 Jul, 2023 06:58pm Dar assures NA of no new taxes on agriculture or construction sectors Finance czar claims there was concern among people involved in agriculture due to ‘false news’
Pakistan Published 19 Jul, 2023 09:12am PM expresses gratitude to UAE president for financial assistance UAE deposited $1 billion in SBP helping Pakistan to secure the much-awaited IMF bailout package.
Business & Economy Published 19 Jul, 2023 01:14am Uzair Younus takes out some interesting points from ‘sobering’ IMF report Says gross external financing requirements are over $80b in next three years
Business & Economy Updated 19 Jul, 2023 01:18am Pakistan assures IMF of taxing agriculture, construction sectors Maximum premium between the interbank and open market set at 1.25%
Business & Economy Published 18 Jul, 2023 06:57pm China rolls over $600m loan to Pakistan: PM Shehbaz Finance czar Ishaq Dar says current account recorded a surplus of $334 million in June
Pakistan Published 16 Jul, 2023 08:25pm PML-N will accept public mandate in general elections, says PM Shehbaz Cites scandals and use of foul language were 'rife' in PTI government
Business & Economy Updated 16 Jul, 2023 01:27am ‘Breathing space’ given by IMF to reform archaic structure, says PM Shehbaz Blames collective failure of state, investors to not boost exports