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4 things to know about the next 3 years in Pakistan

Pakistan’s growth is 0.5% so what does this mean for us this year?

Updated 16 Apr, 2023 01:40pm

Business & Economy

IMF forecast low interest rates across the world

The development will ease pressure on governments

Updated 11 Apr, 2023 03:39pm

Business & Economy

World Bank, IMF spring meetings to get underway in complex economic environment

The fund now expects global growth to fall below three percent this year

Published 10 Apr, 2023 10:57am

Business & Economy

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar cancels US trip due to political crisis

He will attend important bilateral, multilateral meetings virtually

Published 08 Apr, 2023 08:26pm

Business & Economy

Dar cancels US trip for IMF talks

IMF bailout has still not been finalised

Published 07 Apr, 2023 02:49pm

Business & Economy

Saudi Arabia ‘commits’ financial support to help Pakistan secure IMF deal

Saudi Arabia's $2b pledged in external financing support to Pakistan is one of final conditions for IMF deal

Updated 06 Apr, 2023 08:45pm

Blog

Let us forget about Pakistan’s economy today until tomorrow

An unfettered rant from someone who has been looking at the economy too long

Published 06 Apr, 2023 04:40pm

Business & Economy

Saudi Arabia okays $2 bn funding to Pakistan: sources

IMF had asked for assurances of funding from friendly countries

Published 05 Apr, 2023 07:13pm

Business & Economy

World Bank cuts Pakistan’s GDP f’cast on rising rates, limited fiscal space

Pakistan is facing historically high inflation

Published 04 Apr, 2023 06:08pm

Business & Economy

Govt increases petroleum levy on diesel

IMF wants PDL to be jacked up by Rs50 per litre on petroleum products

Published 01 Apr, 2023 12:07pm

Business & Economy

China rolls over $2b loan to Pakistan as it struggles with external liquidity

Formal confirmation of refinancing would be made after process was completed, says official

Published 31 Mar, 2023 08:08pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan awaits China’s decision on rollover of $2b loan: govt source

The only help so far has come from longtime ally Beijing

Updated 30 Mar, 2023 04:10pm

Business & Economy

IMF wants external financing commitments met before it releases funds: PM Shehbaz

Financial assurances were standard in IMF programmes

Published 28 Mar, 2023 10:39pm

Pakistan

Even friendly countries’ patience is running thin, says Zubair

Former Sindh governor cites seeking IMF loan for the 23rd is a ‘world record’ for Pakistan

Published 26 Mar, 2023 11:24pm

Pakistan

IMF says assurances from ‘external partners’ key for bailout

Fund distances itself from election funding issues, fuel relief package

Updated 24 Mar, 2023 07:14pm

Pakistan

One person dies in stampede for free flour in Charsadda

Interim government takes notice and seeks report

Published 23 Mar, 2023 10:30pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan to hike interest rate once again to please IMF

Pakistan has already increased the rate by 2%

Published 22 Mar, 2023 05:13pm

World

Sri Lanka to start next round of talks with creditors in April

The IMF has released the first tranche of about $330 million

Published 22 Mar, 2023 01:26pm

Business & Economy

Sri Lanka to receive first tranche from IMF in next two days

Peter Breuer says debt sustainability was one of key criteria for IMF to approve a bailout for any economy

Updated 21 Mar, 2023 12:28pm

Business & Economy

IMF ‘frowns’ at fuel subsidy as minister outlines mechanism

The poor to get only 21liters petrol per month

Updated 21 Mar, 2023 06:33pm

Business & Economy

Rupee drops against dollar in inter-bank market

Uncertainty over IMF programme continues

Updated 20 Mar, 2023 04:55pm

World

Sri Lanka seeks 10-year debt moratorium ahead of IMF bailout

Desperately needed $2.9 billion IMF bailout, says president office

Published 20 Mar, 2023 04:08pm

Business & Economy

No condition imposed on Pakistan’s nuclear assets, says IMF

Fund's resident representative cites talks are only on economic policy

Updated 20 Mar, 2023 05:02pm

Business & Economy

IMF agreement ‘hinges’ on completion of commitments from friendly countries

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China’s approves rollover facility of $1.3 billion

Updated 28 Mar, 2023 10:42pm

Pakistan

Pakistan decides to give proof of promised aid to IMF

UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have been contacted for assurances

Published 15 Mar, 2023 11:55pm

World

Strike grips Sri Lanka as unions protest IMF bailout

Sought IMF help last year after defaulting on $46 billion foreign debt

Published 15 Mar, 2023 02:53pm

World

Sri Lanka clears key anti-corruption law dictated by IMF

Needs $2.9 billion bailout

Published 14 Mar, 2023 10:21am

World

IMF sets stage to disburse $5.3b to Argentina

Prudent macroeconomic management helped secure program targets

Published 14 Mar, 2023 10:16am

Pakistan

Govt decides to ask for US help to speed IMF program along

Soureces say govt is 'deeply unhappy' over the Fund's attitude

Published 13 Mar, 2023 06:16pm

Pakistan

US ‘believes’ IMF reforms will make Pakistani business more competitive

Calls upon Islamabad to continue working with international lender

Updated 09 Mar, 2023 04:22pm