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Business & Economy Published 22 minutes ago

IMF tells govt to draft budget 2025–26 under staff-level agreement

The Fund pushes for a comprehensive plan to impose new taxes on agricultural income

Business & Economy Updated 35 minutes ago

KSE-100 soars past 121,639 in record-breaking rally

PSX hits historic high amid investor optimism, economic gains

Business & Economy Published 22 hours ago

Govt set to impose carbon levy on petrol, diesel in upcoming budget

Carbon levy of Rs2.50 per liter will be imposed on petrol and diesel in initial phase

Business & Economy Updated 19 hours ago

PSX hits all-time high as KSE-100 surges 1,573 points amid budget optimism

KSE-100 edges up by 0.59% in morning session

Business & Economy Published 30 May, 2025 03:26pm

Federal budget 2025–26: Govt mulls relief package for salaried class

Virtual negotiations underway with IMF team: sources

Business & Economy Published 24 May, 2025 08:31am

IMF says next Pakistan funding review expected in second half of 2025

Pakistani authorities reaffirmed their commitment to fiscal consolidation: IMF

Business & Economy Published 23 May, 2025 10:43am

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves surge by $1.03b after IMF loan tranche

SBP Governor Jameel Ahmed expresses confidence in continued growth of central bank reserves

Business & Economy Published 19 May, 2025 11:54am

IMF sets over 11 new reform benchmarks under $7b bailout for Pakistan

Legislative changes related to Civil Servants and Sovereign Wealth Fund Acts delayed

Pakistan Published 19 May, 2025 10:57am

IMF projects Pakistan’s GDP growth at 2.6%

CAD is projected to widen slightly to about 1% of GDP as import demand recovers: IMF

Business & Economy Published 17 May, 2025 01:06pm

IMF opposes tax cuts for salaried individuals

Govt asked to generate additional Rs70 billion through effective enforcement

Business & Economy Published 14 May, 2025 12:40pm

Pakistan receives loan tranche of over $1 billion from IMF

India failed to block the payment at the fund meeting on May 9

Pakistan Published 29 Apr, 2025 11:14am

IMF executive board to convene on May 9 to review Pakistan’s programs

IMF program has played vital role in stabilizing Pakistan's fragile economy

Business & Economy Published 23 Apr, 2025 11:53am

IMF lowers Pakistan’s GDP growth projection to 2.6% for FY 2025

Unemployment in Pakistan is expected to decrease to 8% in 2025

Business & Economy Published 11 Apr, 2025 10:23am

IMF recommends increase in motor spirit, high-speed diesel prices

Finance Division set record petroleum levy revenue target of Rs1.281 trillion for FY 2024–25

World Published 04 Apr, 2025 11:40pm

Global economy at Risk: IMF urges US to reverse sweeping tariffs

The fear is that these tariffs will disrupt global supply chains, increase costs for businesses and consumers

Pakistan Published 04 Apr, 2025 11:03am

IMF team arrives in Islamabad for federal budget 2025-26 consultations

Federal budget 2025-26 is expected to be presented in first week of June

Pakistan Published 03 Apr, 2025 12:26pm

IMF team to arrive in Islamabad for federal budget 2025-26 consultations

Federal budget 2025-26 is expected to be presented in first week of June

Pakistan Updated 03 Apr, 2025 03:37pm

PM Shehbaz Sharif announces up to Rs7.59 cut in electricity prices

Says COAS played a key role in the relief for both residential and industrial consumers

Business & Economy Published 28 Mar, 2025 01:39pm

Pakistan to receive $2.3bn from IMF under EFF and RSF arrangements

Director Kozack says both payments are subject to Executive Board approval

Business & Economy Published 26 Mar, 2025 09:29am

IMF acknowledges Pakistan’s fiscal policy successes

Praises fiscal consolidation, tax reforms, and inflation control measures

Pakistan Published 26 Mar, 2025 08:52am

IMF reaches staff-level deal with Pakistan to unlock $1.3 billion of new cash

Pakistan makes progress in restoring macroeconomic stability

Business & Economy Published 24 Mar, 2025 03:06pm

IMF shoots down Pakistan’s proposals to reduce property tax, electricity prices

The lender demands further assurances before final staff level agreement

Business & Economy Published 23 Mar, 2025 07:42am

IMF allows Pakistan to reduce property tax by 2% from April 2025

Relief for property buyers but conditions for sellers remain unchanged

Business & Economy Published 20 Mar, 2025 10:51am

Pakistan agrees to IMF’s demand for full economic liberalisation

Govt plans to eliminate additional customs duties

Pakistan Published 18 Mar, 2025 12:20pm

IMF allows Pakistan govt to obtain Rs1.25 trillion loan from local banks

They money would go into payment of circular debt

Updated 15 Mar, 2025 04:16pm

IMF declares Pakistan made significant progress as economic review talks conclude

Discussions to continue virtually to finalize agreement under Extended Fund Facility (EFF)

Pakistan Published 14 Mar, 2025 12:30pm

IMF delegation expresses commitment to support Pakistan’s economic condition

IMF demands tax exemptions on solar panels and electric vehicles to be eliminated

Pakistan Published 11 Mar, 2025 11:27am

Pakistan informs IMF of selling seven stated owned entities, including PIA: report

Uncertainty remains over PIA-owned Roosevelt Hotel in New York

Pakistan Published 10 Mar, 2025 08:55am

Pakistan, IMF begin policy-level negotiations for next $1 billion tranche

Discussions would focus on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year

Pakistan Published 07 Mar, 2025 04:18pm

IMF dismisses proposal to end GST on electricity bills

Govt is planning to collect Rs250 billion in taxes from various sectors