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Pakistan

Dar rules out talks with PTI until Imran Khan takes ‘corrective actions’

Finance minister says attacks on armed forces’ installations should not be condoned

Updated 29 May, 2023 11:03am

Pakistan

NSC supports decision to try May 9 perpetrators under Army Act

May 9 events shamed Pakistan, action must be taken, PM says

Updated 17 May, 2023 12:06am

Business & Economy

Govt decreases petrol price by Rs12

Diesel price decreased by Rs30.

Published 15 May, 2023 11:12pm

Pakistan

Election talks: Nawaz orders firmness as PTI hints at protests

Talks are set to resume on Tuesday

Published 30 Apr, 2023 04:06pm

Business & Economy

Petrol prices could decrease by Rs5-7: reports

Ishaq Dar will consult the PM before making an announcement

Published 30 Apr, 2023 01:38pm

Pakistan

Govt-PTI talks underway, will PTI return to the assembly?

Talks are taking place in the parliament's committee room

Updated 27 Apr, 2023 11:11pm

Pakistan

Speaker writes letter to CJP as Bilawal decries ‘contempt of parliament’

Session comes a day before SC hearing in election delay case

Updated 27 Apr, 2023 07:33am

Business & Economy

Pakistan has fulfilled all IMF conditions: Ishaq Dar

Both parties were engaged in tough talks for the last few months to reach a consensus

Published 24 Apr, 2023 11:44am

Business & Economy

Govt increases Rs10 on petrol price amid hike in international market

Diesel price has been kept unchanged

Updated 16 Apr, 2023 12:26am

Business & Economy

UAE, China promise Pakistan $1.3b to get IMF deal on track

Major conditions met for a staff-level pact, Pakistan euro bond in slump climbs

Updated 14 Apr, 2023 08:41pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan reiterates it has completed all requirements for bailout

Finance minister says all international obligations have been addressed in time

Published 13 Apr, 2023 11:16pm

Business & Economy

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar cancels US trip due to political crisis

He will attend important bilateral, multilateral meetings virtually

Published 08 Apr, 2023 08:26pm

Business & Economy

Dar cancels US trip for IMF talks

IMF bailout has still not been finalised

Published 07 Apr, 2023 02:49pm

Pakistan

Govt decides to send people on Hajj without balloting

Everyone who applied for the govt scheme will be able to go for Hajj

Updated 06 Apr, 2023 08:43pm

Business & Economy

Saudi Arabia okays $2 bn funding to Pakistan: sources

IMF had asked for assurances of funding from friendly countries

Published 05 Apr, 2023 07:13pm

Business & Economy

China rolls over $2b loan to Pakistan as it struggles with external liquidity

Formal confirmation of refinancing would be made after process was completed, says official

Published 31 Mar, 2023 08:08pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan awaits China’s decision on rollover of $2b loan: govt source

The only help so far has come from longtime ally Beijing

Updated 30 Mar, 2023 04:10pm

Pakistan

PM must clarify Dar’s statement about nukes : Qureshi

Dar had said that missiles will not be negotiated

Published 19 Mar, 2023 07:31pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan receives $500 million from China

Pakistan's reserves are now above $4 billion

Updated 18 Mar, 2023 08:24am

Business & Economy

Ishaq Dar’s missile statement is not as significant as you think

He had said that Pakistan would not abandon its missiles on anyone's demands

Published 17 Mar, 2023 08:51am

Business & Economy

IMF agreement ‘hinges’ on completion of commitments from friendly countries

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China’s approves rollover facility of $1.3 billion

Updated 28 Mar, 2023 10:42pm

Pakistan

Pakistan decides to give proof of promised aid to IMF

UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have been contacted for assurances

Published 15 Mar, 2023 11:55pm

Pakistan

Govt decides to ask for US help to speed IMF program along

Soureces say govt is 'deeply unhappy' over the Fund's attitude

Published 13 Mar, 2023 06:16pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan expected to sign IMF deal in ‘next few days’

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says his team is 'absolutely committed' to completing programme

Updated 09 Mar, 2023 01:13pm

Business & Economy

China approves $1.3b loan rollover for Pakistan: Dar

Facility will be disbursed in three installments

Updated 04 Mar, 2023 03:06pm

Business & Economy

You’re responsible for the state of economy, Dar tells Imran

Rumours had begun that Ishaq Dar could resign, but the press conference went in a different direction

Updated 03 Mar, 2023 05:22pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan trying to appease IMF to secure delayed funding

Government hints at summoning monetary policy meeting in a month, say sources

Updated 03 Mar, 2023 11:17am

Business & Economy

Pakistan cuts price of petrol by Rs5

High speed diesel prices remain unchanged, Kerosene oil and LDO prices decreased

Updated 01 Mar, 2023 12:02am

Business & Economy

Finance Ministry rebuts news about blocking salaries and pensions

A report had claimed that payments would be stopped due to financial difficulties

Updated 25 Feb, 2023 07:17pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to grudgingly accept strict conditions of IMF deal: PM

The IMF is reportedly in contact with countries Pakistan expects to receive aid from

Updated 25 Feb, 2023 02:03pm