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Many Pakistani analysts argue that IMF conditionalities only address the financial dimension of the country’s complex economic challenges.
Updated 22 Dec, 2025 09:07am
"The measures referenced are part of a phased, medium-term reform agenda agreed with the IMF," ministry says.
Updated 14 Dec, 2025 02:07pm
Additional taxes, spending cuts planned to offset revenue shortfalls; govt commits to raising federal excise duty on fertilisers, pesticides.
Updated 12 Dec, 2025 08:06am
THE IMF Executive Board’s approval of the second review of its Extended Fund Facility and the first of the...
Updated 10 Dec, 2025 07:57am
Pakistan’s economic growth projected to inch up from 2.6 per cent in FY2024 to 3.2pc by FY2026.
Updated 09 Dec, 2025 05:29pm
Allows Islamabad to draw $1bn under EFF and $200m under RSF after successful review; says country maintained stability despite severe floods and a difficult global environment.
Updated 09 Dec, 2025 07:07am
Aurangzeb rejects delay claims, cites thorough review process.
Updated 02 Dec, 2025 08:28am
A fundamental weakness in the report is the reluctance to admit the role of external agencies.
Updated 01 Dec, 2025 09:41am
Many of its priority recommendations are “already work in progress”, govt had itself requested and facilitated the assessment to strengthen institutional reforms, finance minister says.
Updated 30 Nov, 2025 09:57pm
Calls for immediate steps to combat corruption and inefficiencies.
Updated 26 Nov, 2025 07:31am
THE IMF’s long-awaited Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment report on Pakistan is a grim analysis of ...
Published 21 Nov, 2025 07:54am
Islamabad to publish governance and corruption report before executive board meets next month.
Published 13 Nov, 2025 07:50am
Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment is a structural benchmark under $7bn bailout package.
Updated 05 Nov, 2025 08:06am
Says Afghanistan should initiate matters for talks if it is sincere and serious.
Updated 16 Oct, 2025 06:01pm
If approved, Pakistan will receive $1bn under the Extended Fund Facility and $200 million under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility.
Updated 15 Oct, 2025 09:36am
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
