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Pakistan

IMF representative highlights strong economic reform progress in Pakistan

Structural reforms central to Pakistan’s long-term economic sustainability: Mahir Binici

Published 13 Jul, 2025 05:47pm

Pakistan

Losses of state-owned enterprises exceed Rs59 trillion, says report

Pension-related liabilities reach Rs17 trillion, circular debt rises to Rs49 trillion

Published 12 Jul, 2025 06:19pm

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

KSE-100 soars past 121,639 in record-breaking rally

PSX hits historic high amid investor optimism, economic gains

Updated 04 Jun, 2025 11:34am

Business & Economy

Govt set to impose carbon levy on petrol, diesel in upcoming budget

Carbon levy of Rs2.50 per liter will be imposed on petrol and diesel in initial phase

Published 03 Jun, 2025 02:13pm

Business & Economy

PSX hits all-time high as KSE-100 surges 1,573 points amid budget optimism

KSE-100 edges up by 0.59% in morning session

Updated 03 Jun, 2025 05:29pm

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

Pakistan receives loan tranche of over $1 billion from IMF

India failed to block the payment at the fund meeting on May 9

Published 14 May, 2025 12:40pm

Pakistan

IMF executive board to convene on May 9 to review Pakistan’s programs

IMF program has played vital role in stabilizing Pakistan's fragile economy

Published 29 Apr, 2025 11:14am

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

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

World

Global economy at Risk: IMF urges US to reverse sweeping tariffs

The fear is that these tariffs will disrupt global supply chains, increase costs for businesses and consumers

Published 04 Apr, 2025 11:40pm

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

PM Shehbaz Sharif announces up to Rs7.59 cut in electricity prices

Says COAS played a key role in the relief for both residential and industrial consumers

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 03:37pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan to receive $2.3bn from IMF under EFF and RSF arrangements

Director Kozack says both payments are subject to Executive Board approval

Published 28 Mar, 2025 01:39pm

Business & Economy

IMF acknowledges Pakistan’s fiscal policy successes

Praises fiscal consolidation, tax reforms, and inflation control measures

Published 26 Mar, 2025 09:29am

Pakistan

IMF reaches staff-level deal with Pakistan to unlock $1.3 billion of new cash

Pakistan makes progress in restoring macroeconomic stability

Published 26 Mar, 2025 08:52am

Business & Economy

IMF shoots down Pakistan’s proposals to reduce property tax, electricity prices

The lender demands further assurances before final staff level agreement

Published 24 Mar, 2025 03:06pm

Business & Economy

IMF allows Pakistan to reduce property tax by 2% from April 2025

Relief for property buyers but conditions for sellers remain unchanged

Published 23 Mar, 2025 07:42am