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▶️ Business & Economy Updated 01 Aug, 2023 11:48am

Govt hikes petrol, diesel prices by a massive Rs20 per litre

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says the decision taken in the national interest after IMF bailout

Pakistan Updated 31 Jul, 2023 07:50pm

Marriyum rebuts report about Ishaq Dar candidacy for interim PM

Shehbaz hasn’t chosen or ruled out any candidate for interim PM, says information minister

▶️ Pakistan Published 30 Jul, 2023 11:26pm

At least five names under discussion for caretaker prime minister, says Kaira

Calls for another coalition government to resolve country’s issues

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

Business & Economy Updated 28 Jul, 2023 01:16am

Chinese bank rolls over $2.4b loan for two years, says Ishaq Dar

Finance minister cites Pakistan will make interest payments only in both years

Pakistan Published 24 Jul, 2023 09:03pm

Caretaker PM: Dar faces opposition from own ranks

Decision will question impartiality in elections, says Defence Minister Khawaja Asif

▶️ Pakistan Updated 24 Jul, 2023 10:40pm

Dastgir hopeful of elections before or on November 10

Power minister links Ishaq Dar’s candidacy for caretaker PM with promised investment from Gulf countries

Pakistan Published 24 Jul, 2023 06:55pm

No agreement reached on caretaker prime minister, says Sherry Rehman

PPP Faisal Kundi denies receiving Finance Minister Ishaq Dar’s name

Pakistan Updated 24 Jul, 2023 05:51pm

Who will be caretaker PM if allies don’t agree on Dar?

Dar's name reportedly has NAwaz's backing

Pakistan Updated 24 Jul, 2023 08:46am

Dar first choice for interim PM as coalition agrees on appointing economic expert

Pakistan recently clinched last-minute IMF deal

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 Updated 20 Jul, 2023 11:25pm

Caretaker PM: Opposition leader expects meeting with Shehbaz around August 1

ECP official says they will hold polls on October 11 if assemblies are dissolved on August 12

Business & Economy Updated 20 Jul, 2023 08:59pm

Islamabad High Court strikes down super-tax

All notices of demand and recovery have been declared illegal

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 Updated 13 Jul, 2023 05:51pm

Pakistan receives $1.2b from IMF, says Finance Minister Ishaq Dar

Thanks PM Shehbaz Sharif for his support during difficult time

Business & Economy Updated 12 Jul, 2023 10:52pm

IMF executive board gives nod to deal with Pakistan

The remaining amount will be subject to two quarterly reviews

Business & Economy Published 12 Jul, 2023 07:36pm

UAE deposits $1 billion with Pakistan minutes before key IMF meeting

The finance czar thanks UAE leadership for helping Pakistan

▶️ Pakistan Published 11 Jul, 2023 11:00pm

Geopolitics, govt attitude or elections timings? What delayed IMF deal

Election likely in November as govt plans to capitalize on post-May 9 resentment

Pakistan Updated 11 Jul, 2023 12:47pm

$2bn received from Saudi Arabia: Ishaq Dar

Adds that economic outlook will improve soon

Business & Economy Updated 10 Jul, 2023 06:26pm

Fitch upgrades Pakistan’s rating after ‘improved external liquidity conditions’

Hopes staff-level agreement will be approved by IMF in July

Business & Economy Updated 01 Jul, 2023 11:53am

Govt hikes petroleum levy by Rs5 per litre

New petrol prices were notified Friday night

Pakistan Published 30 Jun, 2023 06:14pm

Dar confirms ‘rebasing’ of electricity tariff on cards after IMF deal

Tariff has been increased by Rs7.91 per unit in the last year already

Pakistan Updated 30 Jun, 2023 05:33pm

Shehbaz says China saved Pakistan from default, reliance on loans must end

Adds that China saved Pakistan from imminent default

Business & Economy Updated 30 Jun, 2023 09:00am

Pakistan-IMF reach $3 billion staff-level agreement, says Fund

Earlier, Ishaq Dar told Reuters the deal was going to be signed in 24 hours

Business & Economy Published 27 Jun, 2023 02:39pm

IMF sends draft, agreement could come soon: reports

Shehbaz also called the Fund's MD on Tuesday morning

▶️ Business & Economy Published 26 Jun, 2023 12:25am

PPP’s Kaira defends additional taxes, describes them as ‘only option’

Adviser to PM on Kashmir Affairs and GB blames PTI for the economic downturn

▶️ Business & Economy Updated 25 Jun, 2023 01:34pm

NA passes budget with Rs215b additional taxes to give IMF final nudge

Ishaq Dar announces measure to accommodate IMF demands

Business & Economy Updated 24 Jun, 2023 03:30pm

Reports say announcement of Pakistan-IMF deal imminent

Ishaq Dar holds talks with IMF team in Paris

Pakistan Updated 22 Jun, 2023 08:27pm

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar loses temper, hits journalist over IMF question

He also ordered guards to take away the journalist's phone

Business & Economy Published 21 Jun, 2023 01:31pm

Dar meets US ambassador for help with IMF

The IMF program is rapidly approaching its deadline