Business & Economy Updated 17 Nov, 2023 06:49pm Pakistan’s battered bonds rally again on fresh IMF hopes Pakistan had unlocked $700m of its current IMF SBA
Pakistan Updated 16 Nov, 2023 12:04am Pakistan-IMF reach staff level agreement as statement spells out conditions Pakistan to receive $700 million after IMF’s Executive Board approval
Pakistan Updated 14 Nov, 2023 11:30am IMF seeks assurance from friendly countries before extending loans to Pakistan The second tranche of $710 million could be released by December
Business & Economy Updated 13 Nov, 2023 10:58pm Pakistan assures IMF of more tax collection from real-estate sector: sources Interim govt says will not introduce mini-budget and new taxes
Business & Economy Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:25pm No privatisation till elections, govt tells IMF A total of 27 companies have been listed for privatisation
Business & Economy Published 11 Nov, 2023 01:27am Pakistan shares alternative energy plan with IMF Sources say IMF mission agree to proposal to spend 1% of GDP annually on climate change
Business & Economy Published 03 Nov, 2023 11:38pm IMF asks Pakistan to strictly implement loan programme conditions: sources FBR presents report on ending tax exemption to IMF as lender reviews fiscal measures
Business & Economy Published 02 Nov, 2023 10:23pm IMF mission lauds govt’s commitment to meeting first quarter targets Mission Chief Nathan Porter calls for continuation of efforts
Business & Economy Updated 02 Nov, 2023 09:36am IMF delegation arrives as Pakistan seeks second tranche of loan Pakistan is optimistic of talks being successful
Business & Economy Published 31 Oct, 2023 04:32pm Govt all set for IMF negotiations after gas price hike FBR also surpassed tax collection target during the first quarter
Business & Economy Published 13 Oct, 2023 06:00pm Pakistan set to meet some key targets set by IMF, says SBP chief The foreign exchange buffers are improving, says Jameel Ahmad
Business & Economy Published 10 Oct, 2023 03:01pm IMF projects economy to grow at meagre 2.5% IMF's outlook report says unemployment and inflation will fall in the current year
Business & Economy Published 09 Oct, 2023 11:16am Interim govt likely to hold talks with IMF over loan programme in Morocco The economic team to participate in annual meetings of the IMF and WB
Business & Economy Published 02 Oct, 2023 12:50pm Review time: IMF team to visit Pakistan in last week of October IMF officials will review external financing, circular debt management plan, and issuance of bonds.
Business & Economy Published 29 Sep, 2023 08:46am IMF urges Pakistan to bring inflation down, improve energy sector viability Reiterate stance on taxing the rich and protect poor
Pakistan Published 25 Sep, 2023 08:55pm Kakar assures UK investors of Pakistan’s commitment to IMF programme Investors express their keen interest in exploring promising investment opportunities
Pakistan Published 15 Sep, 2023 11:04am Power division seeks up to 50% raise in gas sale prices The former PDM government had increased the prices by 113% in February
Business & Economy Published 13 Sep, 2023 01:07pm IMF demands a harsh written agreement over electricity prices The IMF conditions focus on Captive Power Producers
Business & Economy Updated 12 Sep, 2023 06:31pm Tax on luxury imports off the cards after Govt-IMF discussion Govt claims it rejected IMF demand for taxes based on revenue performance
Pakistan Updated 07 Sep, 2023 11:07am IMF okays relief for 4 million electricity consumers using less than 200 units: sources Fund rejects proposal for relief to people using upto 400 units
Business & Economy Published 05 Sep, 2023 03:50pm Govt provides another plan to IMF over electricity bills The IMF had expressed reservations over a gap of Rs15 in the previous plan
Pakistan Updated 05 Sep, 2023 12:10am Saudi Arabia to invest $25b over next five years, says interim PM Kakar Kakar says Saudi Arabia's investment would come in the mining, agriculture and information technology sectors
Pakistan Updated 04 Sep, 2023 09:13pm IMF rejects Pakistan’s electricity relief plan: sources Money lender seeks new plan from Pakistan
Business & Economy Updated 31 Jul, 2023 06:06pm KSE-100 index crosses 48,000 points after two years KSE-100 index has risen sharply since June end as talks with IMF
Business & Economy Updated 31 Jul, 2023 05:07pm Finance czar Ishaq Dar had ‘Plan B’ up his sleeves if IMF deal was not clinched Says Pakistan paid every payment on time
▶️ Pakistan Published 27 Jul, 2023 12:27am PPP in opposition over granting extra powers to the interim setup, says Saleem Mandviwalla Atta Tarar says an empowered interim setup essential for IMF deal continuity
Business & Economy Published 25 Jul, 2023 05:54pm Pakistan’s friends to experience slower growth for two years Oil and other commodity prices to fall in 2023 and 2024
Business & Economy Published 24 Jul, 2023 05:45pm Rupee’s misery continues: sheds another Rs1.11 against dollar Dollar reaches Rs293 in open market
▶️ Business & Economy Published 24 Jul, 2023 12:13am SBP forex reserves likely to hit $14b by Dec 2023, says economist Terms broadening of tax base and privatisation essential for economic progress
Pakistan Updated 22 Jul, 2023 07:12pm PM Shehbaz seeks national unity, charter of economy among political parties Calls for ending differences for country’s progress