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 China rolls over $3.4 billion loans to Pakistan, say sources Another $1 billion from Middle Eastern commercial banks has been received: officials Published 30 Jun, 2025 08:39am
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
Pakistan Budget 2025-26: None-filers to face ban on property, vehicle purchase Govt assures IMF of action against non-filers Published 19 May, 2025 06:17pm
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
World India moves to block Pakistan’s $1.3 billion IMF loan Programme is critical to the country's $350 billion economy Updated 02 May, 2025 08:49pm
Business & Economy IMF lowers Pakistan’s GDP growth projection to 2.6% for FY 2025 Unemployment in Pakistan is expected to decrease to 8% in 2025 Published 23 Apr, 2025 11:53am
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
Business & Economy Pakistan agrees to IMF’s demand for full economic liberalisation Govt plans to eliminate additional customs duties Published 20 Mar, 2025 10:51am
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
Pakistan IMF sets strict conditions for approval of second EFF installment The Ministry of Finance confirmed that adherence to 22 specific points Published 03 Dec, 2024 11:47am
Pakistan IMF raises concerns over Pakistan’s strategy for declining electricity demand due to solarisation IMF sought clarity on how Pakistan plans to manage the issues related to solar energy Published 12 Nov, 2024 10:06am
Business & Economy 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 Published 06 Nov, 2024 11:06am
Business & Economy Pakistan fails to meet IMF cash surplus target, shortfall reaches Rs182b The provinces collectively reported a cash surplus of only Rs160 billion Published 25 Oct, 2024 03:48pm
Pakistan Pakistan to auction Pakistan International Airlines on October 30 Gul Asghar explained that PIA's operational assets have been separated for the auction Published 24 Oct, 2024 09:31am
Business & Economy Pakistan requests additional $2b from IMF to tackle climate change challenges Pakistan requested an additional $1.5 billion loan from IMF on Sept 27 due to climate issues Published 21 Oct, 2024 03:49pm