IMF Loan
Medium-term framework targets unspent public money.
Updated 10 Apr, 2019 08:24am
The road ahead is an uphill one. Umar should prove that he can soothe the rising levels of anxiety in the country.
Published 09 Apr, 2019 08:03am
Data projections to be released after programme finalised.
Updated 10 Apr, 2019 07:24am
We will add many more to the ranks of those who "cannot earn a livelihood due to infirmity, sickness or unemployment".
Updated 09 Apr, 2019 09:22am
Looking ahead, Pakistan needs to develop a geoeconomics framework of engagement with its neighbours and allies.
Published 07 Apr, 2019 07:49am
Says issue relates to future of 220m people and cannot be kept secret.
Updated 07 Apr, 2019 08:41am
The Indian lobby in Washington has already launched a campaign to block IMF's expected assistance for Pakistan.
Updated 07 Apr, 2019 05:31pm
Plan covering all kinds of offshore, onshore undeclared assets to be presented before PM for approval tomorrow.
Updated 07 Apr, 2019 08:05am
The rupee has lost about 25 per cent of its value over the past year.
Updated 05 Apr, 2019 01:01pm
'Adjustment' is a policy that removes all regulations designed to provide some safeguards to toiling classes.
Published 05 Apr, 2019 09:45am
The finance minister announces that sale and purchase of properties to non-filers will open with effect from July 1.
Updated 03 Apr, 2019 01:06pm
Puts blame on international oil rates, previous governments’ policies.
Updated 02 Apr, 2019 07:31am
Although IMF, FATF have divergent roles, they have cross-cutting and interconnected tasks and objectives.
Published 01 Apr, 2019 08:50am
Says the gap between our position and the IMF’s is significantly less than what it was a few months back.
Updated 29 Mar, 2019 09:17am
Govt may announce scheme next month to attract non-filers into tax net and incentivise whitening of untaxed money.
Updated 29 Mar, 2019 11:36am
Discussions between the two focused on fiscal, monetary, and structural reforms as well as the energy sector.
Updated 29 Mar, 2019 11:36am
Both sides are expected to set dates to field a formal mission by the middle of next month to finalise a reform package.
Updated 26 Mar, 2019 10:01am
The new IMF mission chief is to arrive in Pakistan tomorrow for an introductory visit.
Updated 29 Mar, 2019 11:37am
New borrowing will be pricier as interest rates are higher than a year ago.
Updated 29 Mar, 2019 11:37am
The latest data shows that foreign inflows this year are down 61pc form $5.9bn flow of the same period last year.
Updated 29 Mar, 2019 11:37am
An agreement, based on realistic terms, should be struck soon.
Published 13 Feb, 2019 10:35am
We are going to go to the IMF and we are going to get a package.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 08:31am
The biggest priority worth holding on to is to protect the poor and vulnerable from the impact of this adjustment.
Updated 12 Feb, 2019 11:37am
"It seems like we have come closer to reaching an agreement," says the finance minister.
Updated 12 Feb, 2019 11:30am
People told to get ready for another "inflation tsunami".
Updated 11 Feb, 2019 10:44am
Lagarde tells Imran Fund ready to support Pakistan
Updated 11 Feb, 2019 10:40am
Officials expect that by April, a final agreement will be reached.
Updated 11 Feb, 2019 01:56pm
The premier and the IMF chief will discuss the conditionalities that have held up the accession to the programme.
Updated 12 Feb, 2019 11:30am
Move to bridge revenue shortfall, meet budgetary target instead of imposing any new taxes over next 5 months.
Updated 08 Feb, 2019 08:48am
NFC agrees on need for resource mobilisation for sustainable fiscal structure, social development, poverty alleviation.
Updated 07 Feb, 2019 08:39am
