Business & Economy Pakistan, IMF set to begin second review talks for $1bn tranche this month IMF mission to arrive on Sept 25; review under $7bn programme crucial for next disbursement Published 11 Sep, 2025 10:26pm
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
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 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 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 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 Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:48pm
Business & Economy Pakistan assures IMF of taxing agriculture, construction sectors Maximum premium between the interbank and open market set at 1.25% Updated 19 Jul, 2023 01:18am
Business & Economy ‘Breathing space’ given by IMF to reform archaic structure, says PM Shehbaz Blames collective failure of state, investors to not boost exports Updated 16 Jul, 2023 01:27am
Business & Economy Pakistan will honour its agreement with IMF, says PM Shehbaz IMF’s Georgieva says there is mutual trust between the two parties Updated 15 Jul, 2023 01:20pm
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 IMF executive board gives nod to deal with Pakistan The remaining amount will be subject to two quarterly reviews Updated 12 Jul, 2023 10:52pm
Pakistan IMF Executive Board meeting on Pakistan scheduled for July 12 The meeting will take up the recently signed SBA Published 06 Jul, 2023 09:02am
Business & Economy Moody’s, Fitch warn of financial risks to Pakistan despite IMF deal $25 billion worth of repayments are about seven times Pakistan’s forex reserves Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:44pm