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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

Business & Economy

Pakistan to receive $2.3bn from IMF under EFF and RSF arrangements

Director Kozack says both payments are subject to Executive Board approval

Published 28 Mar, 2025 01:39pm

Pakistan

IMF approves reduction in electricity tariffs

This change will benefit all consumers to provide relief on electricity prices

Published 27 Mar, 2025 01:42pm

Pakistan

PM Shahbaz Sharif emphasizes on youth empowerment at Digital Youth Hub inauguration

PM emphasizes on laptops scheme for talented students

Published 27 Mar, 2025 12:35pm

Business & Economy

IMF acknowledges Pakistan’s fiscal policy successes

Praises fiscal consolidation, tax reforms, and inflation control measures

Published 26 Mar, 2025 09:29am

Pakistan

IMF reaches staff-level deal with Pakistan to unlock $1.3 billion of new cash

Pakistan makes progress in restoring macroeconomic stability

Published 26 Mar, 2025 08:52am

Business & Economy

Pakistan agrees to IMF’s demand for full economic liberalisation

Govt plans to eliminate additional customs duties

Published 20 Mar, 2025 10:51am

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

Business & Economy

PSX closes higher as KSE-100 gains 663 points amid IMF optimism

Bullish momentum driven by power sector reforms and global cues

Updated 17 Mar, 2025 04:51pm

IMF declares Pakistan made significant progress as economic review talks conclude

Discussions to continue virtually to finalize agreement under Extended Fund Facility (EFF)

Updated 15 Mar, 2025 04:16pm

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

Business & Economy

IMF, Pakistan negotiations for release of $1 billion tranche in final stage

IMF calls for increase in revenue, reduced expenses

Published 13 Mar, 2025 01:54pm

Business & Economy

IMF rejects tax exemption demand for international investment projects

Pakistan seeks $2 billion Gulf investment for Chagai-Gwadar railway project

Published 12 Mar, 2025 08:48pm

Business & Economy

IMF approves government’s plan to reduce electricity rates: sources

Plan includes proposal to decrease base tariff by up to Rs2 per unit.

Published 11 Mar, 2025 11:54am

Pakistan

Pakistan, IMF begin policy-level negotiations for next $1 billion tranche

Discussions would focus on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year

Published 10 Mar, 2025 08:55am

Business & Economy

Government plans to cut net metering electricity purchase rate

IMF dismisses proposal to reduce GST included in electricity bills to lower prices

Published 07 Mar, 2025 02:37pm

Business & Economy

Analysts see seventh Pakistan rate cut amid low inflation, IMF review

Key rate currently at 12%, inflation at near decade low

Published 07 Mar, 2025 10:57am

Business & Economy

IMF talks: Retailers, property owners, and agricultural income likely to be taxed

Government sets September deadline for civil servants to declare assets

Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:05pm

Business & Economy

IMF demands recovery of funds stuck in audit proceedings, seeks recovery mechanism

Pakistan asked to explain lack of follow-up on audit objections

Updated 05 Mar, 2025 04:29pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan-IMF talks enter crucial phase, details sought on losses in SOEs

Negotiations between the IMF mission and the government to continue until March 15

Updated 04 Mar, 2025 08:03pm

Pakistan

Owais Leghari: Government to halt further electricity purchases

Power sector reforms discussed with international development partners

Published 03 Mar, 2025 06:10pm

Business & Economy

Government drops plan to shift electricity tariff rebasing date after IMF rejection

Finance ministry raised no objections to Power Division’s proposal: sources

Published 03 Mar, 2025 11:07am

Pakistan

Muhammad Zubair: Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s current situation is disastrous

Parliament has no mandate, claims former governor

Published 02 Mar, 2025 10:23pm

Business & Economy

IMF mission arrives in Pakistan for biannual review of $7b bailout deal

If the Fund’s approval is secured, there ‘may be relief’ for salaried class, sources said.

Updated 03 Mar, 2025 01:03pm

Business & Economy

PSX’s KSE-100 closes lower as investors weigh tax reforms, IMF review

The market sees range-bound trading; the benchmark index sheds 78 points amid budget uncertainty

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:37pm

Business & Economy

IMF suggests Pakistan halt new construction near forests and waterways

Climate financing talks continue as IMF pushes for sustainable development

Updated 25 Feb, 2025 07:41pm

Business & Economy

IMF begins talks in Islamabad on Pakistan’s climate financing request

Fund team plans to engage primarily with several key ministries

Updated 24 Feb, 2025 10:18am

Business & Economy

IMF mission’s visit scheduled for $7b loan tranche negotiations

A separate IMF team will discuss Pakistan’s climate financing request

Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:37pm