Pakistan Aurangzeb invites global investors to tap minerals, energy, digital, and pharma sectors Finance Minister highlights economic reforms and economic stability at US event Published 15 Oct, 2025 11:17pm
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 Pakistan likely to seal $1.2bn IMF staff-level deal this week: Aurangzeb Constructive talks continue on Extended Fund Facility, says finance minister Published 14 Oct, 2025 08:37pm
Business & Economy Pakistan, IMF hold virtual talks to secure third loan tranche Finance Ministry continues daily negotiations on the second economic review as Islamabad seeks a staff-level agreement Published 11 Oct, 2025 07:54pm
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’s default risk drops sharply, Bloomberg report says Timely debt payment and IMF adherence help country reduce default risk Published 06 Oct, 2025 11:07am
Pakistan PM Shehbaz urges IMF to factor in flood impact in economic review In meeting with IMF chief, PM highlights need for post-disaster considerations Published 24 Sep, 2025 11:46am
Business & Economy IMF raises alarms over tax-free sugar import decision amid price surge Under IMF agreement, Pakistan is required to avoid granting any tax exemptions or preferential benefits Updated 15 Jul, 2025 12:22pm
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 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
Pakistan IMF presents fresh demands ahead of Pakistan’s Federal Budget 2025-26 Board wants complete elimination of subsidies on electricity, gas at both federal, provincial levels Published 05 Jun, 2025 10:19pm
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 Federal budget 2025–26: Relief uncertain as IMF resists Pakistan’s tax proposals Govt requests broader concessions, including for salaried class and real estate Published 22 May, 2025 04:36pm
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
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