IMF Loan
Whatever happens, it is critical that Ishaq Dar is not made finance minister again.
Updated 15 Feb, 2024 10:48am
ECC cuts increase for protected domestic users, passes on impact to industry.
Published 15 Feb, 2024 07:03am
What are the options available for restructuring our external and domestic debts?
Updated 07 Feb, 2024 09:58am
Another round of gas and electricity rate hikes would already be in place before the next PM takes over.
Updated 30 Jan, 2024 11:33am
Achieving ambitious target depends on several factors, including access to low-cost energy and withdrawal of future export subsidies.
Updated 28 Jan, 2024 09:44am
Reza Baqir says IMF will have to decide "whether to pull the plug on Pakistan or not".
Published 18 Jan, 2024 03:44pm
"Outlook remains challenging and dependent on the implementation of sound policies”, the IMF board observes.
Published 12 Jan, 2024 07:43am
The current disbursement brings the total release of funds under a $3 billion stand-by arrangement till now to $1.9bn.
Updated 11 Jan, 2024 11:07pm
Islamabad owes $7.6bn to global lender.
Updated 07 Jan, 2024 12:06pm
Renewed political volatility will jeopardise IMF negotiations and external funding
Updated 25 Dec, 2023 09:40am
IMF staff and Pakistani authorities reached the SLA on Nov 15, a development which will lead to disbursement of about $700 million.
Published 08 Dec, 2023 11:34am
Sources say finance ministry has been trying to seek a date in the first week of December to ensure approval of SLA with Pakistan.
Updated 05 Dec, 2023 07:40am
Analysts credit rally to return of foreign institutional buying, successful IMF review.
Updated 24 Nov, 2023 05:58pm
Pakistan likely to receive $700m tranche next day.
Published 21 Nov, 2023 07:10am
While the feel-good sentiment is there in the economy, the IMF obligates the government to implement policies that lead to inflation and joblessness.
Updated 20 Nov, 2023 09:30am
FPCCI reiterates Pakistan must embark on a tangible, pragmatic and business-friendly plan to get rid of IMF.
Updated 17 Nov, 2023 08:00am
Pakistan will receive $700 million after approval from the Fund’s Executive Board.
Updated 15 Nov, 2023 10:53pm
No major hurdle to completion of first review under $3bn SBA; $710m tranche likely in Dec.
Published 14 Nov, 2023 07:14am
Ministry says plan will focus on leveraging private sector engagement, international climate finance, carbon markets; policy-level talks likely to begin today.
Published 13 Nov, 2023 07:39am
Strategy's blueprint represents a significant milestone in Pakistan’s efforts to bolster its fiscal framework, says senior tax official.
Updated 12 Nov, 2023 09:20am
The caretakers have received their share of praise, but an "invisible hand" and its "magic wand" are also at play.
Updated 29 Oct, 2023 08:03am
Senate panel chairman says Finance Minister Shamshad Akhtar stressed need for charter of economy, fears increase in petrol price will "mess up" plan.
Published 28 Sep, 2023 10:07pm
What kind of policy actions are needed to reduce our dependency on the Fund?
Updated 22 Sep, 2023 09:56am
PM meets Chinese VP and UN chief; hopes for greater US "engagement" with China.
Updated 22 Sep, 2023 08:47am
Says the report “misrepresents” the country’s external financing requirements and interest payments for the current fiscal year.
Updated 21 Sep, 2023 12:05am
Rs10bn subsidy planned to protect the poor in Balochistan; more cash proposed for urban BISP recipients.
Updated 19 Sep, 2023 07:28am
Says giving "any other colour" to IMF talks is "disingenuous", Pakistan maintains a policy of “strict neutrality” on Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Published 18 Sep, 2023 11:21pm
The current crisis is very different from past ones in nature, scope as well as severity.
Updated 14 Sep, 2023 09:21am
The interim premier seeks PIA restructuring plan, orders steps to curb irregular border crossings.
Updated 06 Sep, 2023 07:35am
Market is now left wondering if substantial backing of the IMF cannot bolster the rupee, who or what can.
Published 04 Sep, 2023 06:06pm
