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Pakistan

IMF, Pakistan reach preliminary deal on $1.2 billion payout

'Pakistan’s economic program is entrenching macroeconomic stability, rebuilding market confidence'

Published 15 Oct, 2025 09:20am

Pakistan

Govt approves 85% increase in house rent allowance for federal employees

Finance Ministry clears summary; final approval to be granted by the federal cabinet

Published 11 Oct, 2025 09:50pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, IMF agree to continue policy talks for staff-level deal

Fund acknowledges progress in fiscal discipline, energy and climate reforms

Published 09 Oct, 2025 12:57pm

Pakistan

Pakistan succesfully repays $500mn Eurobond on time

Issued in 2015 to global investors, bond matured on September 30, 2025

Published 01 Oct, 2025 11:19am

Pakistan

Rs1.225 trillion power sector circular debt restructuring deal reached with banks

No new burden on consumers as PBA and 18 banks join hands with govt

Updated 25 Sep, 2025 01:50pm

Pakistan

Jaffar Express attack mastermind dies in Afghanistan

Gul Rehman alias Ustad Mureed, linked to multiple terror strikes, reported dead in Helmand province

Updated 20 Sep, 2025 05:10pm

Pakistan

Former finance secretary Dr Waqar Masood passes away

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz express sorrow over former official's death

Published 20 Sep, 2025 02:17pm

Pakistan

Govt keeps petrol price unchanged, hikes diesel rate for next 15 days

Finance Ministry notification fixes petrol at Rs264.61 per litre, raises diesel by Rs2.78 to Rs272.77

Published 16 Sep, 2025 12:51am

Pakistan

Economy enters FY2026 on a high note, says Finance Ministry

Improved fiscal metrics, stable inflation, and rising exports set a positive tone

Published 28 Aug, 2025 05:21pm

Pakistan

Pakistan says deal reached with US on tariffs, Trump cites oil reserves agreement

Washington to develop Pakistan's 'massive oil reserves': Trump

Published 31 Jul, 2025 08:50am

Business & Economy

Govt withdraws key powers from FBR in compliance with IMF demands

Decision aims to enhance transparency, efficiency within the tax system

Published 15 Feb, 2025 11:04am

Pakistan

Another IMF condition met: FBR stripped of key powers

FBR’s role now limited to tax collection

Published 14 Feb, 2025 05:06pm

Pakistan

Major drop in petroleum prices expected

Final approval to be given by Prime Minister

Published 14 Feb, 2025 04:56pm

Pakistan

Pakistani delegation briefs IMF about measures taken to improve economy

The delegation also met with IMF Director Jihad Azour

Published 22 Oct, 2024 01:27pm

Pakistan

ECC approves additional Rs1b for hosting SCO Summit in Pakistan

This budget allocation is intended for 14 spending units at headquarters

Published 28 Sep, 2024 09:17am

Business & Economy

Pakistan inflation to fall to 9.5 to 10.5% in August, says finance ministry

Pakistan's inflation rate rose above 30% in 2023 and has not been in single digits since October 2021

Updated 30 Aug, 2024 10:07pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan is making good progress with IMF for board approval, Aurangzeb says

Pakistan and the IMF reached an agreement on the 37-month loan programme in July

Published 21 Aug, 2024 05:04pm

Business & Economy

Prices of petroleum products could be cut by Rs12: sources

The prices will be announced on August 15

Published 12 Aug, 2024 03:34pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s finance ministry forecasts July inflation of 12% to 13%

Inflation has slowed in recent months after hitting more than 30% in 2023

Published 30 Jul, 2024 04:04pm

Pakistan

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

Thanks PM Shehbaz Sharif for his support during difficult time

Updated 13 Jul, 2023 05:51pm

Business & Economy

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

Updated 30 Jun, 2023 09:00am

Business & Economy

KP budget: Finance Department proposes 35% increase in govt employees salaries

An increase of 17% in pensions for retired employees has also been proposed

Published 19 Jun, 2023 08:50pm

Business & Economy

All payments will be made on time, clarifies Finance Minister Ishaq Dar

Says that Shell is not shutting its business in Pakistan

Updated 17 Jun, 2023 10:45pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan engaged with IMF to reach amicable solution: finance ministry

Says government is committed to loan programme

Updated 17 Jun, 2023 12:04am

Business & Economy

IMF hoping for board meeting on Pakistan before current program expires

This engagement will focus on the restoration of foreign exchange proper market functioning, says IMF mission chief

Published 30 May, 2023 08:42am

Pakistan

Finance ministry suggests 20% increase in salaries of govt employees

The federal budget 2023-24 will be presented in the National Assembly on June 9

Published 25 May, 2023 03:09pm

Pakistan

ECP warns staggered elections will lead to anarchy, poll violence

Defence ministry also calls for simultaneous elections across the country

Updated 19 Apr, 2023 03:49am

Pakistan

Rs129b for development released, election funds still under discussion

NA committee will once again ponder the SC order for election funding

Updated 16 Apr, 2023 09:24pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan reiterates it has completed all requirements for bailout

Finance minister says all international obligations have been addressed in time

Published 13 Apr, 2023 11:16pm

Business & Economy

Petrol price increased by Rs5

Prices of high speed diesel and kerosene also increased

Published 16 Mar, 2023 12:12am