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Business & Economy

Government plans to cut electricity tariff by Rs8 to Rs10 per unit: sources

IMF review mission is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan next month

Published 21 Feb, 2025 02:11pm

Business & Economy

Aurangzeb eyes $1.5b from IMF under climate finance

Says IMF delegation to visit Pakistan on February 24

Published 20 Feb, 2025 04:39pm

Business & Economy

IMF objections delay construction sector relief package

Proposal to allow non-filers to purchase property worth up to Rs5 million; special tax on filers may be abolished

Published 16 Feb, 2025 04:38pm

Business & Economy

HBL, S&P Global launch Pakistan’s first manufacturing PMI

HBL S&P Global Purchasing Managers' Index will be a standardized economic indicator

Published 16 Feb, 2025 12:58pm

Business & Economy

Govt withdraws key powers from FBR in compliance with IMF demands

Decision aims to enhance transparency, efficiency within the tax system

Published 15 Feb, 2025 11:04am

Pakistan

Another IMF condition met: FBR stripped of key powers

FBR’s role now limited to tax collection

Published 14 Feb, 2025 05:06pm

Pakistan

Salman Akram Raja: Letters reaching nation, establishments

PTI general secretary says no one will be allowed to damage party’s narrative

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 11:54pm

Business & Economy

IMF technical team urges strict oversight on budget utilisation and governance

New funds to remain limited until previously released amounts are fully utilised

Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:10pm

Pakistan

Grade 17-22 government employees required to declare assets

Public to have access to officials’ asset details under the proposed amendment

Published 12 Feb, 2025 11:45pm

Pakistan

Umar Ayub writes to IMF, emphasises transparency and rule of law

Provides evidence of alleged electoral rigging in recent polls

Published 12 Feb, 2025 10:04pm

Pakistan

IMF open to considering electricity price cut for Pakistan

International lender engages in key talks as the country seeks economic reforms

Published 12 Feb, 2025 05:37pm

Pakistan

IMF chief meets PM Shehbaz, lauds Pakistan’s efforts to implement program

Assures IMF continues support for Pakistan’s reform agenda

Updated 12 Feb, 2025 05:55pm

Business & Economy

IMF economic review for next tranche likely to begin on March 3

Economic performance of the first six months of the fiscal year to be assessed

Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:48pm

Pakistan

IMF mission to meet judicial authorities for governance assessment: report

Miftah Ismail says 'most likely' there will be condition next year, where IMF would ask for changes in laws

Updated 11 Feb, 2025 11:59am

Pakistan

PTI Senator Zafar believes judicial appointments will affect IMF talks

Says public perception is that government made such transfers to appoint desired judges

Updated 11 Feb, 2025 12:20am

Pakistan

Sindh Agricultural Income Tax slabs revealed as cabinet okays the bill

Tax will now be managed by Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) instead of Board of Revenue (BOR)

Updated 03 Feb, 2025 12:30pm

Business & Economy

FBR presents comprehensive plan to IMF to tackle revenue shortfalls: sources

FBR targeting a tax collection of approximately Rs960 billion

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 01:20pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan set to issue panda bonds to strengthen finances

Government ‘aims to raise between $200m and $250m from Chinese investors,’ says finance minister

Updated 13 Jan, 2025 02:20pm

Business & Economy

Japan urges Pakistan to lift auto import restrictions

Japan emphasized need for Pakistan to consistently adhere to IMF program

Published 09 Jan, 2025 09:31am

Pakistan

IMF sets strict conditions for approval of second EFF installment

The Ministry of Finance confirmed that adherence to 22 specific points

Published 03 Dec, 2024 11:47am

Pakistan

Army chief lauded Gandapur’s efforts on national security and economic issues, report claims

Gandapur highlighted perceived injustices

Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:13pm

Business & Economy

‘Nothing to hide’ in IMF mission’s Pakistan visit: Finance Minister Aurangzeb

Government has dealt with 11 ministries and implementation is under way for privatisation, says Aurangzeb

Updated 17 Nov, 2024 06:26pm

Business & Economy

Government dismisses mini-budget rumors as IMF wraps visit for bailout

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says government will meet Rs12,970 tax collection target

Updated 17 Nov, 2024 12:35am

Pakistan

Dollar rate should further decrease, says ECAP General Secretary Zafar Paracha

Zafar Paracha overseas Pakistanis, exchange companies can bring more exchange if given ‘export status’

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:27pm

Pakistan

IMF raises concerns over Pakistan’s strategy for declining electricity demand due to solarisation

IMF sought clarity on how Pakistan plans to manage the issues related to solar energy

Published 12 Nov, 2024 10:06am

Business & Economy

IMF proposes general sales tax on petroleum products in Pakistan: report

Pakistan negotiates tax reforms with IMF delegation in Islamabad

Updated 12 Nov, 2024 12:17am

Business & Economy

Govt to decrease electricity price by Rs8-10 in winter

Electricity demand typically drops by 8,000 to 10,000 MW during winter

Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:52am

Business & Economy

IMF to dispatch mission to Pakistan next week for $7b bailout package evaluation

Nathan Porter will lead the delegation to review progress on 40 conditions

Published 06 Nov, 2024 11:06am

Pakistan

State Bank of Pakistan cuts policy rate more than expected

Monetary Policy Committee reduces policy rate by 250 bps to 15%

Updated 05 Nov, 2024 12:05am

Business & Economy

Risk of Rs500b mini-budget looms as govt fails to meet IMF demands

Sources say Pakistan will have to present two to three mini-budgets

Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:22pm