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Business & Economy Published 31 Mar, 2023 08:08pm

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

Business & Economy Updated 30 Mar, 2023 04:10pm

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

The only help so far has come from longtime ally Beijing

Business & Economy Published 28 Mar, 2023 10:39pm

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

Financial assurances were standard in IMF programmes

▶️ Pakistan Published 26 Mar, 2023 11:24pm

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

Pakistan Updated 24 Mar, 2023 07:14pm

IMF says assurances from ‘external partners’ key for bailout

Fund distances itself from election funding issues, fuel relief package

Pakistan Published 23 Mar, 2023 10:30pm

One person dies in stampede for free flour in Charsadda

Interim government takes notice and seeks report

Business & Economy Published 22 Mar, 2023 05:13pm

Pakistan to hike interest rate once again to please IMF

Pakistan has already increased the rate by 2%

World Published 22 Mar, 2023 01:26pm

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

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

Business & Economy Updated 21 Mar, 2023 12:28pm

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

Business & Economy Updated 21 Mar, 2023 06:33pm

IMF ‘frowns’ at fuel subsidy as minister outlines mechanism

The poor to get only 21liters petrol per month

Business & Economy Updated 20 Mar, 2023 04:55pm

Rupee drops against dollar in inter-bank market

Uncertainty over IMF programme continues

World Published 20 Mar, 2023 04:08pm

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

Desperately needed $2.9 billion IMF bailout, says president office

Business & Economy Updated 20 Mar, 2023 05:02pm

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

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

Business & Economy Updated 28 Mar, 2023 10:42pm

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

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

Pakistan Published 15 Mar, 2023 11:55pm

Pakistan decides to give proof of promised aid to IMF

UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have been contacted for assurances

World Published 15 Mar, 2023 02:53pm

Strike grips Sri Lanka as unions protest IMF bailout

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

World Published 14 Mar, 2023 10:21am

Sri Lanka clears key anti-corruption law dictated by IMF

Needs $2.9 billion bailout

World Published 14 Mar, 2023 10:16am

IMF sets stage to disburse $5.3b to Argentina

Prudent macroeconomic management helped secure program targets

Pakistan Published 13 Mar, 2023 06:16pm

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

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

Pakistan Updated 09 Mar, 2023 04:22pm

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

Calls upon Islamabad to continue working with international lender

Business & Economy Updated 09 Mar, 2023 04:58pm

Rupee dips against dollar in inter-bank market

Local currency fell by Rs3.38 against greenback

Business & Economy Updated 09 Mar, 2023 01:13pm

Pakistan expected to sign IMF deal in ‘next few days’

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says his team is 'absolutely committed' to completing programme

▶️ Videos Published 09 Mar, 2023 10:49am

Explainer: Why has the IMF been so strict on Pakistan this time?

Uzair Younus of the Atlantic Council's Pakistan team gives 3 factors

Pakistan Updated 09 Mar, 2023 11:24am

Why has the IMF been so strict on Pakistan this time?

Uzair Younus believes Islamabad is delusional about its economic reality

Pakistan Published 07 Mar, 2023 11:49pm

Pakistan assures IMF of friends support, but deal will still take time

Officials say all conditions of the fund have already been met

Pakistan Published 07 Mar, 2023 12:12am

Is delay in IMF deal putting Pakistan in danger? asks Rabbani

Asks parliament to be taken into confidence.

Business & Economy Updated 07 Mar, 2023 09:49am

Pakistan has to give assurance on financing balance of payments gap: IMF

Assurance needed for IMF to disburse $1.1b under a 2019 deal

Business & Economy Updated 03 Mar, 2023 05:22pm

You’re responsible for the state of economy, Dar tells Imran

Rumours had begun that Ishaq Dar could resign, but the press conference went in a different direction

Business & Economy Updated 03 Mar, 2023 11:17am

Pakistan trying to appease IMF to secure delayed funding

Government hints at summoning monetary policy meeting in a month, say sources

Pakistan Published 03 Mar, 2023 12:09am

Imran and Maryam exchange blows on economy, Dar decries detractors

Inflation, fuel prices and dollar's rate are at historic highs