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IMF demands zero rise in power sector circular debt

Officials brief IMF delegation about plan to eliminate circular debt

Updated 27 Sep, 2025 05:14pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to publicize assets of Grade 17 and above officers under key IMF condition

Digital filing system has been launched

Published 05 Jul, 2025 02:17pm

Business & Economy

IMF rejects Pakistan’s plan for subsidised electricity tariffs for crypto mining, industries

Haji Hidayatullah raises corruption complaint involving Rs2.3 million electricity bill in Peshawar

Published 03 Jul, 2025 09:56am

Business & Economy

IMF urges Pakistan to phase out tax breaks for tech, industrial zones

Goal is to improve fiscal discipline and ensure greater transparency in revenue collection

Published 05 Jun, 2025 11:59am

Business & Economy

IMF rejects Pakistan’s proposal to tax gold, cash, other movable assets

IMF gives node for new tax on digital services; expected to generate Rs10 billion in revenue

Published 04 Jun, 2025 12:12pm

Business & Economy

IMF tells govt to draft budget 2025–26 under staff-level agreement

The Fund pushes for a comprehensive plan to impose new taxes on agricultural income

Published 04 Jun, 2025 11:47am

Business & Economy

Federal budget 2025–26: Govt mulls relief package for salaried class

Virtual negotiations underway with IMF team: sources

Published 30 May, 2025 03:26pm

Business & Economy

IMF says next Pakistan funding review expected in second half of 2025

Pakistani authorities reaffirmed their commitment to fiscal consolidation: IMF

Published 24 May, 2025 08:31am

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves surge by $1.03b after IMF loan tranche

SBP Governor Jameel Ahmed expresses confidence in continued growth of central bank reserves

Published 23 May, 2025 10:43am

Business & Economy

IMF sets over 11 new reform benchmarks under $7b bailout for Pakistan

Legislative changes related to Civil Servants and Sovereign Wealth Fund Acts delayed

Published 19 May, 2025 11:54am

Pakistan

IMF projects Pakistan’s GDP growth at 2.6%

CAD is projected to widen slightly to about 1% of GDP as import demand recovers: IMF

Published 19 May, 2025 10:57am

Business & Economy

IMF opposes tax cuts for salaried individuals

Govt asked to generate additional Rs70 billion through effective enforcement

Published 17 May, 2025 01:06pm

Business & Economy

IMF recommends increase in motor spirit, high-speed diesel prices

Finance Division set record petroleum levy revenue target of Rs1.281 trillion for FY 2024–25

Published 11 Apr, 2025 10:23am

Pakistan

IMF team arrives in Islamabad for federal budget 2025-26 consultations

Federal budget 2025-26 is expected to be presented in first week of June

Published 04 Apr, 2025 11:03am

Pakistan

IMF team to arrive in Islamabad for federal budget 2025-26 consultations

Federal budget 2025-26 is expected to be presented in first week of June

Published 03 Apr, 2025 12:26pm

Pakistan

IMF allows Pakistan govt to obtain Rs1.25 trillion loan from local banks

They money would go into payment of circular debt

Published 18 Mar, 2025 12:20pm

Pakistan

IMF delegation expresses commitment to support Pakistan’s economic condition

IMF demands tax exemptions on solar panels and electric vehicles to be eliminated

Published 14 Mar, 2025 12:30pm

Pakistan

Pakistan informs IMF of selling seven stated owned entities, including PIA: report

Uncertainty remains over PIA-owned Roosevelt Hotel in New York

Published 11 Mar, 2025 11:27am

Pakistan

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

Discussions would focus on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year

Published 10 Mar, 2025 08:55am

Pakistan

IMF dismisses proposal to end GST on electricity bills

Govt is planning to collect Rs250 billion in taxes from various sectors

Published 07 Mar, 2025 04:18pm

Business & Economy

Government plans to cut net metering electricity purchase rate

IMF dismisses proposal to reduce GST included in electricity bills to lower prices

Published 07 Mar, 2025 02:37pm

Business & Economy

IMF talks: Retailers, property owners, and agricultural income likely to be taxed

Government sets September deadline for civil servants to declare assets

Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:05pm

Business & Economy

IMF demands recovery of funds stuck in audit proceedings, seeks recovery mechanism

Pakistan asked to explain lack of follow-up on audit objections

Updated 05 Mar, 2025 04:29pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan-IMF talks enter crucial phase, details sought on losses in SOEs

Negotiations between the IMF mission and the government to continue until March 15

Updated 04 Mar, 2025 08:03pm

Business & Economy

IMF mission arrives in Pakistan for biannual review of $7b bailout deal

If the Fund’s approval is secured, there ‘may be relief’ for salaried class, sources said.

Updated 03 Mar, 2025 01:03pm

Business & Economy

IMF mission’s visit scheduled for $7b loan tranche negotiations

A separate IMF team will discuss Pakistan’s climate financing request

Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:37pm

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

CJP Afridi discloses details of meeting with IMF delegation

Top judge confirms receiving Imran Khan's letter, invites govt and opposition to meeting

Updated 11 Feb, 2025 05:43pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan shares alternative energy plan with IMF

Sources say IMF mission agree to proposal to spend 1% of GDP annually on climate change

Published 11 Nov, 2023 01:27am

Business & Economy

IMF demands more taxes on retailers, agriculture and real estate

Fund asks for targets to be met at 'all costs'

Published 09 Nov, 2023 12:20pm