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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
"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
