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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

Pakistan hopes hosting Champions Trophy will erase worries of instability

Return of global cricket is not just about hosting matches, says PCB chief Naqvi

Published 14 Feb, 2025 10:27am

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

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

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

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

IMF predicts 3% growth for Pakistani economy

India's economic growth is projected at 6.5% for both the current and next fiscal years

Published 17 Jan, 2025 11:34pm

Govt facing potential delay in IMF tranche

The government is obligated to cut off gas to captive power plants

Published 06 Jan, 2025 02:12pm

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

IMF stops government from setting support price for commodities

The latest bailout is yet to be approved by the Fund's board

Published 05 Sep, 2024 11:47am

Pakistan initiated talks on reprofiling Chinese power sector debt in Pakistan

Islamabad is looking to appoint local adviser in China for purpose

Published 28 Jul, 2024 05:47pm

IMF keeps Pakistan’s economic growth projection unchanged at 3.5%

Fund stresses need for careful policy management

Updated 17 Jul, 2024 05:06pm

US treasury department team to visit Pakistan to evaluate economy

The visit comes as Pakistan eyes another IMF program

Published 09 Jun, 2024 08:53am

IMF says staff-level agreement reached with Pakistan to unlock $1.1 billion

Statement comes hours after talks were concluded,

Updated 20 Mar, 2024 09:50pm

IMF turns down PTI’s request to audit Feb 8 election results

Urges for fair resolution of all political diputes

Published 08 Mar, 2024 12:45pm

PTI asks IMF to audit 30% seats from general election

IMF says it is yet to receive the letter

Updated 28 Feb, 2024 08:45pm

PSX maintains bullish trend as KSE-100 adds 901 points

The benchmark index settled at 62,815.82

Updated 23 Feb, 2024 06:54pm

Pakistan gets $700 million IMF bailout tranche under SBA

SBP says disbursement came after completion of first review

Published 17 Jan, 2024 05:38pm

Fitch maintains Pakistan’s rating unchanged at ‘CCC’

Says elections could endanger the durability of recent reforms

Published 13 Dec, 2023 06:42pm

Bangladesh forms multilateral partnership to mitigate effects of climate change

Platform established to lend more than $1bln to the country

Published 03 Dec, 2023 05:49pm

ADB approves $180 million loan for Pakistan

Money will be used for projects in Rawalpindi and Bahawalpur

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 11:37am

Pakistan-IMF reach staff level agreement as statement spells out conditions

Pakistan to receive $700 million after IMF’s Executive Board approval

Updated 16 Nov, 2023 12:04am

IMF MD commends Pakistan’s efforts amid difficult circumstances

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has said that a deal with Pakistan is very close.

Published 15 Nov, 2023 01:31pm

Rupee remains under pressure in interbank market

Dollar gains 32 paisas to reach Rs287.87

Updated 14 Nov, 2023 05:01pm

Govt all set for IMF negotiations after gas price hike

FBR also surpassed tax collection target during the first quarter

Published 31 Oct, 2023 04:32pm

IMF urges Pakistan to bring inflation down, improve energy sector viability

Reiterate stance on taxing the rich and protect poor

Published 29 Sep, 2023 08:46am

Pakistan equity market slumps below 48,000 mark

Dollar increases by Rs2 to hit Rs296 in open market

Updated 08 Aug, 2023 05:38pm

PPP in opposition over granting extra powers to the interim setup, says Saleem Mandviwalla

Atta Tarar says an empowered interim setup essential for IMF deal continuity

Published 27 Jul, 2023 12:27am

Caretaker PM: Dar faces opposition from own ranks

Decision will question impartiality in elections, says Defence Minister Khawaja Asif

Published 24 Jul, 2023 09:03pm

No agreement reached on caretaker prime minister, says Sherry Rehman

PPP Faisal Kundi denies receiving Finance Minister Ishaq Dar’s name

Published 24 Jul, 2023 06:55pm