Pakistan Pakistan to publicize assets of Grade 17 and above officers under key IMF condition Digital filing system has been launched Published 05 Jul, 2025 02:17pm
Business & Economy IMF rejects Pakistan’s plan for subsidised electricity tariffs for crypto mining, industries Haji Hidayatullah raises corruption complaint involving Rs2.3 million electricity bill in Peshawar Published 03 Jul, 2025 09:56am
Business & Economy IMF urges Pakistan to phase out tax breaks for tech, industrial zones Goal is to improve fiscal discipline and ensure greater transparency in revenue collection Published 05 Jun, 2025 11:59am
Business & Economy IMF rejects Pakistan’s proposal to tax gold, cash, other movable assets IMF gives node for new tax on digital services; expected to generate Rs10 billion in revenue Published 04 Jun, 2025 12:12pm
Business & Economy IMF tells govt to draft budget 2025–26 under staff-level agreement The Fund pushes for a comprehensive plan to impose new taxes on agricultural income Published 04 Jun, 2025 11:47am
Business & Economy Federal budget 2025–26: Govt mulls relief package for salaried class Virtual negotiations underway with IMF team: sources Published 30 May, 2025 03:26pm
Business & Economy IMF says next Pakistan funding review expected in second half of 2025 Pakistani authorities reaffirmed their commitment to fiscal consolidation: IMF Published 24 May, 2025 08:31am
Business & Economy Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves surge by $1.03b after IMF loan tranche SBP Governor Jameel Ahmed expresses confidence in continued growth of central bank reserves Published 23 May, 2025 10:43am
Business & Economy IMF sets over 11 new reform benchmarks under $7b bailout for Pakistan Legislative changes related to Civil Servants and Sovereign Wealth Fund Acts delayed Published 19 May, 2025 11:54am
Pakistan IMF projects Pakistan’s GDP growth at 2.6% CAD is projected to widen slightly to about 1% of GDP as import demand recovers: IMF Published 19 May, 2025 10:57am
Business & Economy IMF opposes tax cuts for salaried individuals Govt asked to generate additional Rs70 billion through effective enforcement Published 17 May, 2025 01:06pm
Business & Economy IMF recommends increase in motor spirit, high-speed diesel prices Finance Division set record petroleum levy revenue target of Rs1.281 trillion for FY 2024–25 Published 11 Apr, 2025 10:23am
Pakistan IMF team arrives in Islamabad for federal budget 2025-26 consultations Federal budget 2025-26 is expected to be presented in first week of June Published 04 Apr, 2025 11:03am
Business & Economy Azerbaijan to build Sukkur-Hyderabad motorway in Pakistan At least $2b investment in Pakistan enters final stages of agreement Published 03 Apr, 2025 01:02pm
Pakistan IMF team to arrive in Islamabad for federal budget 2025-26 consultations Federal budget 2025-26 is expected to be presented in first week of June Published 03 Apr, 2025 12:26pm
Business & Economy Pakistan agrees to IMF’s demand for full economic liberalisation Govt plans to eliminate additional customs duties Published 20 Mar, 2025 10:51am
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
Pakistan IMF delegation expresses commitment to support Pakistan’s economic condition IMF demands tax exemptions on solar panels and electric vehicles to be eliminated Published 14 Mar, 2025 12:30pm
Business & Economy IMF, Pakistan negotiations for release of $1 billion tranche in final stage IMF calls for increase in revenue, reduced expenses Published 13 Mar, 2025 01:54pm
Business & Economy IMF rejects tax exemption demand for international investment projects Pakistan seeks $2 billion Gulf investment for Chagai-Gwadar railway project Published 12 Mar, 2025 08:48pm
Pakistan Pakistan informs IMF of selling seven stated owned entities, including PIA: report Uncertainty remains over PIA-owned Roosevelt Hotel in New York Published 11 Mar, 2025 11:27am
Pakistan Pakistan, IMF begin policy-level negotiations for next $1 billion tranche Discussions would focus on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year Published 10 Mar, 2025 08:55am
Pakistan IMF dismisses proposal to end GST on electricity bills Govt is planning to collect Rs250 billion in taxes from various sectors Published 07 Mar, 2025 04:18pm
Business & Economy Government plans to cut net metering electricity purchase rate IMF dismisses proposal to reduce GST included in electricity bills to lower prices Published 07 Mar, 2025 02:37pm
Business & Economy Analysts see seventh Pakistan rate cut amid low inflation, IMF review Key rate currently at 12%, inflation at near decade low Published 07 Mar, 2025 10:57am
Business & Economy IMF talks: Retailers, property owners, and agricultural income likely to be taxed Government sets September deadline for civil servants to declare assets Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:05pm
Business & Economy IMF demands recovery of funds stuck in audit proceedings, seeks recovery mechanism Pakistan asked to explain lack of follow-up on audit objections Updated 05 Mar, 2025 04:29pm
Business & Economy Pakistan-IMF talks enter crucial phase, details sought on losses in SOEs Negotiations between the IMF mission and the government to continue until March 15 Updated 04 Mar, 2025 08:03pm
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 IMF raises concerns over Pakistan’s strategy for declining electricity demand due to solarisation IMF sought clarity on how Pakistan plans to manage the issues related to solar energy Published 12 Nov, 2024 10:06am