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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

Business & Economy

IMF sets 2031 deadline to end circular debt; govt to raise levy on captive power plants

Fund demands zero annual debt inflow as government moves to hike transition levy from 10% to 15% by 2026

Published 01 Oct, 2025 05:31pm

Pakistan

Pakistan succesfully repays $500mn Eurobond on time

Issued in 2015 to global investors, bond matured on September 30, 2025

Published 01 Oct, 2025 11:19am

Business & Economy

IMF mission begins second review talks in Pakistan to unlock $1bn tranche

FBR shares alternative tax plan as discussions cover flood impact and fiscal reforms

Published 25 Sep, 2025 06:16pm

Business & Economy

IMF mission to arrive today for review of $7bn loan programme

Two-week visit to assess economic targets; $1bn tranche hinges on successful talks

Updated 25 Sep, 2025 02:42am

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