IMF Loan
Amid short-term struggles, the need to set a long-term course cannot be postponed.
Published 13 Oct, 2025 07:51am
He is also expected to hold separate meetings with WB president, IMF managing director.
Published 12 Oct, 2025 09:13pm
“Programme implementation remains strong, and broadly aligned with the authorities’ commitments,” says IMF official.
Published 09 Oct, 2025 09:50am
Backlogs risk derailing review ahead of crucial weekend deadline.
Published 07 Oct, 2025 07:09am
Flood challenges, missed revenue targets dominate policy-level talks with Fund.
Updated 04 Oct, 2025 07:32am
“Whatever discussions are happening, they are moving in the right direction," he says.
Updated 01 Oct, 2025 08:32pm
Boost from IMF support helps Pakistan secure $1.345bn in loans and $33m in grants.
Updated 26 Sep, 2025 08:59am
Appreciates IMF's longstanding constructive partnership with Pakistan; premier meets World Bank Group president.
Updated 24 Sep, 2025 04:46pm
Fund mission to assess economic performance from 25th as floods and inflation pressures persist.
Updated 21 Sep, 2025 09:48am
Mahir Binici says disbursement of funds is contingent upon successful completion of reviews under the EFF.
Published 13 Sep, 2025 09:51pm
Stresses promoting sustainable use of water resources, improving disaster preparedness under the climate fund.
Published 13 Jul, 2025 05:04pm
Says it reflects a noticeable improvement in the country’s current account balance and realisation of planned inflows during the year.
Published 02 Jul, 2025 11:24pm
Rarely have conditions been so favourable for a government to do something big and transformative.
Updated 05 Jun, 2025 10:04am
No final agreement reached with IMF due to differences mainly on proposed increase in defence expenditure and tax cuts.
Updated 02 Jun, 2025 08:34am
The difference of opinion between govt, IMF over defence allocations, tax relief for salaried class is not something to fret over.
Updated 26 May, 2025 09:59am
IMF’s tariff cuts, followed by an increase in the age limit of used cars to five years, may slow down sales of locally made vehicles.
Published 26 May, 2025 06:05am
Both sides to continue discussions on revenue, defence, development, tariff reforms; next review likely in second half of 2025.
Updated 25 May, 2025 09:11am
Terms talks "constructive", stresses monetary policy in line with inflation target; Imran seeks meeting with finance minister.
Updated 24 May, 2025 12:47pm
Decision follows inconclusive discussions with lender; IMF official rejects Indian claims regarding misuse of funds by Pakistan.
Updated 24 May, 2025 08:09am
Authorities pledge PSDP cuts to cover revenue gap.
Updated 22 May, 2025 07:40am
While there's a turnaround in Pakistan’s external account, the country faces a widening external financing gap.
Updated 20 May, 2025 07:36am
Policy-level budget talks set to begin on Monday; GDP growth projected at 3.6pc, inflation at 7.7pc.
Updated 15 May, 2025 07:59am
State Bank says amount will be reflected in foreign exchange reserves for the week ending May 16.
Updated 14 May, 2025 04:10pm
Step to eliminate outflow of foreign exchange through the kerb market, promote documented economy.
Published 13 May, 2025 06:33am
"Whatever we need to do in terms of ensuring that our defence requirements are met will be met," he says.
Updated 12 May, 2025 11:49pm
Assemblers fear collapse of industry if used cars’ commercial import allowed.
Updated 11 May, 2025 01:39pm
Fund approves $1bn disbursement under EFF and $1.4bn for new climate resilience facility; India abstains from vote during Executive Board meeting.
Updated 10 May, 2025 08:20am
Brings total disbursements under the loan programme to about $2bn; allows additional arrangement for $1.4bn Resilience and Sustainability Facility.
Updated 10 May, 2025 01:30am
It will approve immediate disbursement of $1bn under the ongoing Extended Fund Facility.
Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am
Rating agency says India’s economic activity to not face major disruptions but higher defence spending could impact its “fiscal strength".
Published 05 May, 2025 03:14pm
