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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