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IMF statement contains loaded language; in long-run, the bailout will be a positive, says PBC.
Updated 14 May, 2019 09:35am
Former finance minister unanimously elected chairman of NA Standing Committee on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs.
Updated 14 May, 2019 08:18am
PTI parliamentarians and its allies briefed by Dr Hafeez Shaikh on the IMF deal.
Updated 14 May, 2019 01:04pm
PML-N predicts an "economic disaster", PPP demands government to brief Parliament on IMF's conditions.
Published 13 May, 2019 04:44pm
Anti-CPEC forces are behind terrorism incidents, claims FM.
Published 13 May, 2019 07:03am
Finance adviser says agreement now awaits a formal approval to be given by the IMF board of directors in Washington.
Updated 13 May, 2019 07:00pm
Final deal remains elusive despite marathon talks all day.
Updated 12 May, 2019 05:56pm
The technical level talks between Pakistan and the IMF on the proposed bailout package were expected to conclude today.
Updated 13 May, 2019 12:42am
PPP chairperson repeats his accusation, this time on the floor of the assembly, that govt is taking directions from IMF.
Updated 10 May, 2019 06:02pm
Members of the current team can be considered serious contenders for the posts they are entering.
Published 09 May, 2019 07:39am
Electricity, gas tariffs will be increased, IMF assured.
Updated 09 May, 2019 10:44am
Such knowledge necessary to avoid skewed policies or elite capture.
Updated 05 May, 2019 05:51pm
"I preferred to tender my resignation instead of approaching the courts," says former central bank governor.
Updated 05 May, 2019 09:56am
PM’s adviser on finance and provincial representatives meet Fund’s mission.
Updated 05 May, 2019 10:39am
PPP senator also lashes out at government’s ‘failed’ economic policies.
Updated 05 May, 2019 09:29am
Announcement about appointment of FBR chairman still awaited.
Updated 05 May, 2019 03:41pm
Sindh authorities say talks comes after reports that the govt is considering a countrywide integrated sales tax regime.
Updated 03 May, 2019 08:53am
Foreign minister asked to brief parliament on listing of Masood Azhar as a global terrorist.
Updated 03 May, 2019 08:57am
Pakistan’s public debt and liabilities have gone beyond 72pc of GDP, says Ishrat.
Updated 03 May, 2019 07:52am
The strategy outlined here has the potential to deliver medium-term breathing space for the government.
Updated 02 May, 2019 01:50pm
Details of proposed $6-8bn bailout package will be sorted out over the next 10 days.
Updated 11 May, 2019 01:36am
The principle of equity demands that development efforts of the state be spread all over the country.
Published 29 Apr, 2019 07:11am
'Interest groups' played key role in changing PM's perception; aide to PM denies political motive for removal.
Updated 29 Apr, 2019 09:55pm
The adviser is also expected to discuss the broad contours of the scheme with the visiting IMF team.
Updated 24 Apr, 2019 08:19am
A gruelling set of policy decisions await that will have a very negative impact on the government’s popularity.
Published 19 Apr, 2019 07:41am
"Asad could not control the economy and did not take trade and industry on board while framing policies."
Updated 19 Apr, 2019 09:54am
Resignation "does not mean I am not available to take forward PTI’s vision for Naya Pakistan", says Umar.
Updated 19 Apr, 2019 12:55pm
The path of adjustment is tough, but the PTI government is not the first to have to walk it.
Updated 19 Apr, 2019 07:43am
MENAP director says rising debt urgent challenge for macroeconomic stability in many oil-importing countries.
Updated 17 Apr, 2019 09:58am
Finance minister says size of programme will be between $6bn and $8bn, rejects reports about his removal.
Published 16 Apr, 2019 07:00am
