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Business & Economy

Electricity tariff increase of over Rs5 finalized to secure IMF loan

Progress on the new loan program expected by the third week of July

Published 03 Jul, 2024 02:49pm

Business & Economy

Federal government aims to end non-filer category, says Aurangzeb

Cites improvement in inflation, tax collection figures

Updated 30 Jun, 2024 08:17pm

Pakistan passes tax-laden budget ahead of fresh IMF loan

Muhammad Aurangzeb moved the finance bill in parliament

Published 29 Jun, 2024 10:21am

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz admits government made budget with IMF

Hopes for ‘good news’ from Fund

Published 25 Jun, 2024 07:58pm

Business & Economy

IMF praises govt for measures taken for economic progress

IMF delegation expected to arrive in Pakistan on June 28: sources

Published 22 Jun, 2024 02:06pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz convinces PPP to ‘not interfere’ with IMF conditions

Inside story of meeting between PM, and Bilawal come to light

Published 20 Jun, 2024 11:55pm

World

IMF approves second review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9bn bailout, warns of economic risks

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka plunged into its worst financial crisis

Published 13 Jun, 2024 12:57pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan, IMF at odds over exchange rate assumptions: report

Government pins hopes on World Bank, ADB disbursements to support rupee

Published 02 Jun, 2024 08:06pm

Business & Economy

Budget to be presented on June 10, say sources

Budget was originally due to be presented on June 7 but was delayed because of PM Shehbaz’s visit to Beijing from June 4-8

Published 31 May, 2024 03:50pm

Pakistan

In meeting with Aurangzeb, US envoy highlights support for economic reform agenda

United States is committed to working with Pakistan, says Donald Blome

Updated 27 May, 2024 04:35pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to end gas subsidies for fertiliser industry

Cabinet says any required subsidies should be provided directly to farmers

Published 26 May, 2024 01:07pm

Pakistan

IMF, Pakistan make significant progress on new loan, says mission

Mission, authorities will continue policy discussions virtually over coming days aiming to finalise discussions, says Porter

Updated 24 May, 2024 09:17am

Pakistan

Pakistan races to meet IMF’s prior actions deadline by June 30 for next bailout

Mission set to fly out on Friday without announcing staff level agreement

Updated 23 May, 2024 09:41am

Business & Economy

IMF forecasts Pakistan’s defence budget at Rs2.152tr

Pakistan’s defence allocation is projected to be 1.72% of its gross domestic product

Updated 21 May, 2024 10:43am

Business & Economy

IMF demands Pakistan cut down expenses

Interest payments on public debt surpass federal government’s net revenues

Published 17 May, 2024 03:23pm

Business & Economy

Govt likely to increase tax on immovable properties’ purchase

Taxation of real estate came under discussion during FBR, IMF talks

Published 17 May, 2024 11:06am

Business & Economy

IMF wants Pakistan to focus on ‘energy sector’ in next budget

Rates of electricity and gas should be determined according to the cost, say sources

Published 12 May, 2024 09:45am

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s outlook remains challenging, says IMF report

Says downside risks remaining exceptionally high

Updated 10 May, 2024 10:28pm

Business & Economy

IMF tranche boosts Pakistan’s reserves to 22-month high

The reserves now stand close to $9.33 billion

Published 10 May, 2024 10:03am

Pakistan

Pakistan mulls raising retirement age to control pension expenses

Law, information ministers say decision will be applicable be across the board

Updated 07 May, 2024 03:45pm

Business & Economy

IMF asks Pakistan to impose Rs1.3tr of taxes in budget: report

Rs1.3tr additional taxes are equal to 1% of size of next year’s economy

Updated 07 May, 2024 11:42am

Pakistan

In meeting with IMF MD, PM Shehbaz vows to put economy back on track

Very productive meeting with PM Shehbaz and his team, says IMF MD

Updated 28 Apr, 2024 08:33pm

Business & Economy

State Bank expected to hold rates on Monday ahead of IMF deal

Pakistan's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March rose 20.7% from the year before

Published 26 Apr, 2024 08:33am

Business & Economy

IMF confirms meeting on April 29 to review Pakistan tranche

Pakistan is also seeking a new long-term, larger IMF loan

Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:14pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan eyes new IMF loan by early July, says finance minister

If secured, it will be 24th IMF bailout for Pakistan

Published 23 Apr, 2024 05:02pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan aims to agree outline of new IMF loan in May, says finance czar

Declines to outline what size programme government hoped to secure

Published 19 Apr, 2024 04:59pm

Business & Economy

Reforms package more crucial than size of programme for Pakistan: IMF official

Jihad Azour cites IMF ready to support Pakistan

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 12:53am

Pakistan

Aurangzeb meets US officials, including Donald Lu, in Washington

Minister stresses need for upgrading Pak-US Economic ties

Published 18 Apr, 2024 08:34am

Business & Economy

IMF sees Pakistan economy grow next year

Says consumer prices expected to decrease next year

Published 16 Apr, 2024 08:15pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan, IMF discussing new multi-billion-dollar programme, says finance czar

Fund spokesperson says Fund staff stands ready to engage in initial discussions on a successor programme

Published 16 Apr, 2024 07:21pm