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Pakistan

External debt surges to $92.2bn, lawmakers demand full disclosure of IMF loans

Lawmakers voice concern over rising foreign dependence and missing fund

Published 14 Oct, 2025 10:20am

Pakistan

KP CM launches interest free loans under ‘Ehsaas Apna Ghar’ scheme

Applicants will be selected through computerised ballot system

Published 07 Jul, 2025 08:51pm

Business & Economy

China rolls over $3.4 billion loans to Pakistan, say sources

Another $1 billion from Middle Eastern commercial banks has been received: officials

Published 30 Jun, 2025 08:39am

Pakistan

World Bank unlocks $300 million lifeline to clear Punjab’s toxic air

Massive funding aims to slash smog, save lives, and clean Punjab’s skies

Published 29 Mar, 2025 05:49pm

Business & Economy

World Bank approves $102m financing for Pakistan’s RAM project

Ministry of Finance will implement the project through SBP

Published 19 Mar, 2025 12:40pm

Pakistan

IMF allows Pakistan govt to obtain Rs1.25 trillion loan from local banks

They money would go into payment of circular debt

Published 18 Mar, 2025 12:20pm

Business & Economy

China rolls over $2 billion loan to Pakistan

Government needs to repay over $22 billion in external debt in the fiscal year 2025

Published 09 Mar, 2025 12:49am

World

US could cut Ukraine’s access to Starlink internet services over minerals, say sources

Starlink provides crucial internet connectivity to war-torn Ukraine and its military

Published 22 Feb, 2025 12:42pm

Business & Economy

State Bank of Pakistan launches loan program for overseas employment

SBP introduces loan program to support overseas job seekers

Published 05 Feb, 2025 10:28am

Business & Economy

Pakistan gets $1 bn loan from Middle East banks: Aurangzeb

Both loans are short-term, with a maturity of up to one year

Published 21 Jan, 2025 09:52pm

Pakistan

Army chief Gen Munir played ‘key role’ in seeking $2b UAE loan, claims Umar

Says Munir visited the emirate while serving as DGI in PTI tenure

Updated 09 Jan, 2025 09:52pm

Business & Economy

Govt refutes report World Bank cancelled Pakistan loan

Ministry of Economic Affairs terms it as 'misrepresentation' by Express Tribune

Updated 14 Dec, 2024 05:21pm

Business & Economy

ADB approves $200m loan to modernize Pakistan’s power distribution infrastructure

Four grid stations in SEPCO will see voltage upgrades from 66 kilovolt (kV) to 132 kV

Published 11 Dec, 2024 10:06am

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

Here’s what you should know about Kissan card launched by Maryam Nawaz

Chief Minister personally distributed Kisan Cards to farmers during a ceremony

Published 29 Oct, 2024 11:50am

Business & Economy

Pakistan secures $500m loan from ADB for climate protection

Aurangzeb conveys hope for swift implementation

Updated 26 Oct, 2024 08:28pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan requests additional $2b from IMF to tackle climate change challenges

Pakistan requested an additional $1.5 billion loan from IMF on Sept 27 due to climate issues

Published 21 Oct, 2024 03:49pm

World

Saudi Arabia announces change in marriage rules

Applicants are required to provide a certified marriage certificate

Published 15 Oct, 2024 04:00pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan borrows $714.74m in first two months of FY2024-25

China disbursed $96.76 million in July, but no funds were received in August

Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:14am

Pakistan

Pakistan secured $57.27 billion in external loans over last five years

South Asian country seeks $7b loan package from IMF this year

Updated 09 Sep, 2024 07:15pm

Pakistan

Govt okays Rs515bn development projects

The $900 million loan from ADB is intended to trigger climate change-related reforms

Published 14 Aug, 2024 12:47pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s total outstanding debt for FY25 stands at $26.2b, says SBP governor

SBP has already paid $1.5 billion towards the country’s external debt in 2024

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 06:31pm