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Debt inflows plunge amid dwindling forex reserves.
Published 02 Feb, 2023 07:33am
Miftah Ismail says the country will have "stay will the IMF tutelage or policy paradigm".
Updated 02 Feb, 2023 10:40am
Two draft ordinances prepared for Rs100bn each in taxes, flood levy; more hikes in power and gas tariffs on agenda.
Updated 29 Jan, 2023 10:20am
Dar says bringing back development and economic growth a "tough task" but PMLN-led government will do it.
Updated 27 Jan, 2023 02:17pm
IMF official says in-person mission scheduled to visit Islamabad from Jan 31 to Feb 9.
Published 26 Jan, 2023 08:51pm
"We are ready and want to sit down regarding your conditions so that it can be concluded and Pakistan can move forward," he says.
Updated 24 Jan, 2023 06:49pm
Discusses challenges to regional economies in the wake of climate change with IMF officials.
Updated 10 Jan, 2023 05:22pm
Lashes out at ex-premier Imran Khan for country's "destruction".
Published 06 Jan, 2023 06:57pm
Source says expanding direct tax collection will offset import stage shortfalls.
Updated 20 Dec, 2022 10:58am
IMF looks forward to continue dialogue on policies that address humanitarian needs post floods while preserving fiscal sustainability, says IMF official.
Updated 14 Dec, 2022 03:04pm
Miftah warns default risk won’t subside until IMF, other multilateral lenders ‘come to the table’; Dar argues country’s performance criteria up to mark for 9th IMF review.
Updated 14 Dec, 2022 07:56am
Ministry is apparently in difficult position to earmark major supplementary grant in view of IMF engagements.
Updated 28 Nov, 2022 09:46am
Official says IMF staff is continuing discussions over policies to reprioritise and better target support towards humanitarian needs.
Published 24 Nov, 2022 09:45am
Pakistan’s five-year credit default swap rises sharply to 75.5pc from 56.2pc a day ago.
Updated 17 Nov, 2022 08:09am
Minister says more structural changes needed to achieve stability; Fund insists on committed tax target.
Updated 16 Nov, 2022 09:46am
The schedule has been readjusted but negotiations are continuing, official sources say.
Updated 13 Nov, 2022 07:52am
Bangladesh plans to use the IMF loan to prop up its foreign exchange reserves, which have nosedived from $46bn to $34bn.
Updated 10 Nov, 2022 08:21am
Reaches consensus on sales tax harmonisation, wants SBP to boost its profits.
Updated 08 Nov, 2022 08:45am
Official says disbursements to Islamabad expedited in wake of floods; warns against using ‘untargeted subsidies’ to counter inflation.
Updated 14 Oct, 2022 08:23am
Tells Miftah it’s between him and IMF, asks him not to go public.
Updated 04 Oct, 2022 08:53am
Petrol price reduced by Rs12.63, HSD down by Rs12.13; govt cuts petroleum development levy on petrol by Rs5.
Updated 01 Oct, 2022 07:48am
New ‘guardian of exchequer’ may have easier time than predecessor due to Nawaz’s backing.
Updated 27 Sep, 2022 12:51pm
Doha’s state-owned investment fund declares intent to invest $3bn during PM’s visit to energy-rich country.
Updated 26 Sep, 2022 10:36am
We are importing not only raw materials, but also the services to sustain them over the long term.
Updated 23 Sep, 2022 08:43am
Says to ensure sustainable policies, macroeconomic stability while aiding authorities in efforts to assist flood affectees.
Updated 19 Sep, 2022 09:19am
Pakistan’s total external debt and liabilities have already surged to 39.7pc of the GDP or $130.2bn.
Updated 13 Sep, 2022 09:05am
UAE announces $10m in relief assistance.
Updated 09 Sep, 2022 09:37am
Miftah says power tariff to come down next month; Indian onion, tomato imports to be considered if other sources unavailable.
Published 08 Sep, 2022 07:23am
A mature country does not require international agencies to coerce it towards prudent financial management.
Updated 03 Sep, 2022 08:44am
Pakistan will withdraw more tax exemptions, privatise 4 state-owned firms, get asset details of members of cabinet and parliament.
Updated 03 Sep, 2022 07:23am
