IMF Loan
Disputes reports of Punjab govt investing in an UAE-based fund.
Updated 18 Nov, 2024 10:48am
Lender urges Pakistan to "take steps to decrease state intervention in economy, enhance competition".
Updated 16 Nov, 2024 01:29pm
After being in deficit a fortnight ago, ministry’s figures show Punjab enjoying "surplus"; govt’s request to expand loan size discussed.
Updated 16 Nov, 2024 10:59am
Fears rise over "default-like situation" in PSO, 2 gas utilities; govt insists gas supply halt to CPPs "recipe for disaster" for 3 firms.
Updated 15 Nov, 2024 10:33am
Hike in petroleum levy, imposition of GST not expected anytime soon; govt sees economic activity picking up.
Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:03am
Unusual IMF visit shows the lender will closely watch implementation of programme goals to prevent it from derailing.
Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:01am
Holds introductory meeting with finance minister; govt pledges to end gas supply to captive power plants by Jan.
Published 13 Nov, 2024 07:15am
Unplanned official visit not part of first review under EFF; mission to stay in Pakistan till November 15, sources say.
Published 12 Nov, 2024 05:45pm
IMF staff on unplanned official visit, not part of first review under EFF.
Updated 12 Nov, 2024 07:52am
Finance ministry directs all state-owned firms to adopt standard regulations, reporting manuals.
Updated 04 Nov, 2024 07:42am
Decline mainly attributed to delay in securing IMF support package.
Updated 30 Oct, 2024 09:40am
Ministries directed to ensure schemes are completed within specified timelines.
Published 25 Oct, 2024 08:16am
The IMF’s recommendations often seem aligned with abstract economic models.
Updated 24 Oct, 2024 09:38am
Aurangzeb hopes to secure additional funding from IMF’s climate resiliency fund; hints at drop in benchmark rate in SBP meeting.
Updated 24 Oct, 2024 10:23am
Holds bilateral discussions with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia and Turkiye.
Updated 23 Oct, 2024 09:38am
Will engage in high-level talks with IMF, World Bank officials during his week-long visit.
Updated 21 Oct, 2024 11:00am
Discussions planned between Pakistani officials and their counterparts from China, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye.
Published 20 Oct, 2024 07:26am
There is a misplaced focus on numbers, with an emphasis on revenue generation instead of the fiscal structure.
Updated 18 Oct, 2024 09:51am
Says ongoing reforms may boost country’s growth by 2pc over five years, reduce inequality.
Updated 17 Oct, 2024 09:28am
Fiscal policy uncertainty increased and political red lines on taxation more entrenched, says report.
Published 16 Oct, 2024 12:01pm
Fiscal policy uncertainty increased and political red lines on taxation more entrenched, says report.
Published 15 Oct, 2024 01:05pm
Says Pakistan’s growth hindered by favouritism to these two segments; identifies textile sector as having highest tax gap relative to its value added.
Published 14 Oct, 2024 07:08am
Authorities will have to prove every six months that they are pursuing the IMF-mandated targets to secure the lender’s dollars and blessings.
Updated 13 Oct, 2024 08:59am
Lender warns Pakistan on SIFC, Sovereign Wealth Fund; govt promises to adjust gas, power tariffs, expand tax net to agriculture, retail sectors.
Updated 12 Oct, 2024 08:25am
Says sovereign-bank-SBP nexus detrimental to economy.
Published 12 Oct, 2024 07:18am
Govt must focus on increasing investment, controlling fiscal deficits, devolving services, addressing energy crisis and reforming civil services.
Published 06 Oct, 2024 07:41am
Saying goodbye to the Fund would require political commitment and a well-executed agenda of bold economic reforms.
Published 03 Oct, 2024 10:44am
An unfit programme design and odious lending practices will cast a long shadow on Pakistan.
Published 03 Oct, 2024 08:57am
The economy has not seen a period of stability like this since at least 2019.
Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:20am
Emphasises on penalities for non-filers, such as difficulties in withdrawing and depositing money.
Updated 29 Sep, 2024 06:08pm
