IMF Loan
"Pakistan's economic outlook, as well as its external position, have deteriorated well beyond previous expectations."
Updated 05 Feb, 2019 07:56am
Over the last few weeks, the international benchmark Brent prices have tumbled by almost 20pc to less than $60.
Updated 31 Jan, 2019 10:00am
Terms it an attempt to appease corporate sector, capitalists.
Updated 25 Jan, 2019 09:44am
IMF official says still evaluating reforms package; further tax measures needed to increase revenues, stabilise economy.
Updated 25 Jan, 2019 09:41am
"There is an immediate need to stabilise the economy," says IMF resident representative to Pakistan.
Updated 22 Jan, 2019 08:57am
Evidence suggests SBP created excessive inflation, distortions in economy that hindered growth in the last 50 years.
Updated 25 Jan, 2019 03:27pm
Discretion is fine and has its place in deal-making but transparency and disclosure requirements must not be jettisoned.
Published 15 Jan, 2019 07:36am
Says he will ask PM to accommodate him as PAC member.
Updated 25 Jan, 2019 03:27pm
Sherry Rehman says mini-budget being unveiled to meet conditions set by IMF.
Updated 13 Jan, 2019 09:54am
Talks with IMF under way though govt not in a hurry to approach it for support, minister tells business community
Updated 13 Jan, 2019 12:57pm
PPP's Sherry Rehman strongly opposes the mini-budget, says "budget bomb" being dropped on the people.
Updated 13 Jan, 2019 08:19am
Finance minister says country is better placed to negotiate with IMF.
Updated 11 Jan, 2019 07:28am
Last year will be remembered as the year Dar’s growth rates unravelled.
Published 04 Jan, 2019 02:27pm
Talks with Fund are not going well, says an official.
Updated 24 Dec, 2018 09:53pm
The challenges will test the government’s ability to keep its feet anchored in reality.
Published 20 Dec, 2018 08:08am
Both, World Bank and ADB, do policy lending only if a country’s reserves have three or more months of import cover.
Updated 20 Dec, 2018 08:39am
Fund wants sharp adjustment while government seeks graduated path.
Updated 20 Dec, 2018 08:33am
The challenges will test the government’s ability to keep its feet anchored in reality.
Updated 21 Feb, 2020 11:50pm
Officials say the Fund has never proposed specific tax measures.
Updated 20 Dec, 2018 11:29am
IMF asks for Rs160bn worth of fresh tax measures before June 2019; programme unlikely before February.
Updated 16 Dec, 2018 08:43am
US official says purpose of economic engagement with Pakistan is to ensure it is not a failure, stops being poor.
Updated 14 Dec, 2018 09:31am
"Pakistan's relationship with Saudi Arabia goes back half-a-century and has got nothing to do with Yemen or Khashoggi."
Updated 14 Dec, 2018 09:51pm
IMF bailout "unavoidable" if govt "wants to avoid sudden stop to the economy", says report.
Published 07 Dec, 2018 08:21am
Pakistan will pay off IMF bailout before Chinese loans reach maturity, Congress told.
Updated 29 Nov, 2018 10:22am
Pakistan can wait two months before deciding on an IMF programme, says finance minister.
Updated 29 Nov, 2018 09:15am
Fund wants further increase in power tariff, more taxes and complete disclosure of Chinese financial support.
Updated 20 Nov, 2018 07:46am
Finance minister optimistic about reaching basic agreement with IMF by November 20.
Updated 18 Nov, 2018 06:31pm
Economic Counsellor at the US Embassy says that Pakistan needs economic certainty to achieve sustainable growth.
Updated 17 Nov, 2018 01:30pm
Talks began with IMF while news of large bailout package from a ‘friendly country’ was still awaited.
Updated 15 Nov, 2018 08:10am
Sources say IMF delegation wants amendments to Nepra Act to ensure automatic notification of tariffs.
Updated 15 Nov, 2018 10:26am
