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Business & Economy Published 11 Mar, 2025 11:54am

IMF approves government’s plan to reduce electricity rates: sources

Plan includes proposal to decrease base tariff by up to Rs2 per unit.

Pakistan Published 10 Mar, 2025 08:55am

Pakistan, IMF begin policy-level negotiations for next $1 billion tranche

Discussions would focus on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year

Business & Economy Published 07 Mar, 2025 10:57am

Analysts see seventh Pakistan rate cut amid low inflation, IMF review

Key rate currently at 12%, inflation at near decade low

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 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

Sports Published 14 Feb, 2025 10:27am

Pakistan hopes hosting Champions Trophy will erase worries of instability

Return of global cricket is not just about hosting matches, says PCB chief Naqvi

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 10:04pm

Umar Ayub writes to IMF, emphasises transparency and rule of law

Provides evidence of alleged electoral rigging in recent polls

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

Business & Economy Published 17 Jan, 2025 11:34pm

IMF predicts 3% growth for Pakistani economy

India's economic growth is projected at 6.5% for both the current and next fiscal years

Business & Economy Published 06 Jan, 2025 02:12pm

Govt facing potential delay in IMF tranche

The government is obligated to cut off gas to captive power plants

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 Published 05 Sep, 2024 11:47am

IMF stops government from setting support price for commodities

The latest bailout is yet to be approved by the Fund's board

Business & Economy Published 28 Jul, 2024 05:47pm

Pakistan initiated talks on reprofiling Chinese power sector debt in Pakistan

Islamabad is looking to appoint local adviser in China for purpose

Business & Economy Updated 17 Jul, 2024 05:06pm

IMF keeps Pakistan’s economic growth projection unchanged at 3.5%

Fund stresses need for careful policy management

Business & Economy Published 09 Jun, 2024 08:53am

US treasury department team to visit Pakistan to evaluate economy

The visit comes as Pakistan eyes another IMF program

Pakistan Updated 20 Mar, 2024 09:50pm

IMF says staff-level agreement reached with Pakistan to unlock $1.1 billion

Statement comes hours after talks were concluded,

Pakistan Published 08 Mar, 2024 12:45pm

IMF turns down PTI’s request to audit Feb 8 election results

Urges for fair resolution of all political diputes

Pakistan Updated 28 Feb, 2024 08:45pm

PTI asks IMF to audit 30% seats from general election

IMF says it is yet to receive the letter

Business & Economy Updated 23 Feb, 2024 06:54pm

PSX maintains bullish trend as KSE-100 adds 901 points

The benchmark index settled at 62,815.82

Business & Economy Published 17 Jan, 2024 05:38pm

Pakistan gets $700 million IMF bailout tranche under SBA

SBP says disbursement came after completion of first review

Business & Economy Published 13 Dec, 2023 06:42pm

Fitch maintains Pakistan’s rating unchanged at ‘CCC’

Says elections could endanger the durability of recent reforms

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

Business & Economy Updated 28 Nov, 2023 11:37am

ADB approves $180 million loan for Pakistan

Money will be used for projects in Rawalpindi and Bahawalpur

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

Business & Economy Published 15 Nov, 2023 01:31pm

IMF MD commends Pakistan’s efforts amid difficult circumstances

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has said that a deal with Pakistan is very close.

Business & Economy Updated 14 Nov, 2023 05:01pm

Rupee remains under pressure in interbank market

Dollar gains 32 paisas to reach Rs287.87