Finance minister cites rating upgrades, IMF confidence, and progress on reforms as signs of renewed stability; says privatisation, CPEC 2.0, and digital transformation to drive growth.
Published 22 Oct, 2025 11:38pm
Finance Ministry continues daily negotiations on the second economic review as Islamabad seeks a staff-level agreement
Published 11 Oct, 2025 07:54pm
Over 65 high-level engagements planned as Pakistan seeks deeper economic cooperation and global investor confidence
Published 11 Oct, 2025 07:45pm
The revised framework proposes mandatory asset declarations for Grade 17-22 officers to enhance transparency and governance
Published 08 Oct, 2025 07:37pm
IMF-Pakistan talks end with differences over governance and anti-corruption reforms
Updated 09 Oct, 2025 02:47am
Jameel Ahmad says inflation may briefly exceed target band in 2026 but remain contained overall
Published 07 Oct, 2025 05:37pm
Key macroeconomic indicators under review as draft Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies nears completion
Published 07 Oct, 2025 05:18pm
Lender warns against reducing fiscal surplus as Pakistan and the IMF review flood impact, tariff policy and power sector reforms
Published 06 Oct, 2025 08:38pm
Energy Minister warns of looming agricultural crisis, stresses technology and contingency funds as key solutions
Published 01 Oct, 2025 11:31pm
Eurobond payment boosts confidence; Panda bond launch with China expected by November
Published 01 Oct, 2025 08:46pm
Fund demands zero annual debt inflow as government moves to hike transition levy from 10% to 15% by 2026
Published 01 Oct, 2025 05:31pm
Officials brief IMF delegation about plan to eliminate circular debt
Updated 27 Sep, 2025 05:14pm
Subsidy cuts, tax reforms, and fiscal measures dominate discussions with key ministries
Published 26 Sep, 2025 04:55pm
FBR shares alternative tax plan as discussions cover flood impact and fiscal reforms
Published 25 Sep, 2025 06:16pm
Two-week visit to assess economic targets; $1bn tranche hinges on successful talks
Updated 25 Sep, 2025 02:42am
PM Shehbaz to join Islamabad signing ceremony via video link from New York
Updated 24 Sep, 2025 06:00pm
$1 billion tranche under cloud as govt struggles with privatisation, other reforms
Published 17 Sep, 2025 05:14pm
Project faces hurdles due to IMF's demand to raise funds in three years
Published 12 Sep, 2025 03:06pm
IMF mission to arrive on Sept 25; review under $7bn programme crucial for next disbursement
Published 11 Sep, 2025 10:26pm
Agreement is set to be finalised under G2G model
Published 29 Aug, 2025 03:25pm
IMF establishes spending ceilings to prioritize health and education funding in Pakistan
Updated 09 Aug, 2025 01:34pm
Marginal energy package is based on availability of 8,000 MW of surplus electricity in the country
Published 24 Jul, 2025 12:23pm
Development to unlock critical funding at time of economic need
Published 09 May, 2025 09:21pm
Report warns against slowdown in growth among non-GCC oil exporters in coming fiscal year
Published 01 May, 2025 08:21pm
Plan includes proposal to decrease base tariff by up to Rs2 per unit.
Published 11 Mar, 2025 11:54am
Discussions would focus on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year
Published 10 Mar, 2025 08:55am
Key rate currently at 12%, inflation at near decade low
Published 07 Mar, 2025 10:57am
Climate financing talks continue as IMF pushes for sustainable development
Updated 25 Feb, 2025 07:41pm
Fund team plans to engage primarily with several key ministries
Updated 24 Feb, 2025 10:18am
A separate IMF team will discuss Pakistan’s climate financing request
Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:37pm
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