IMF Loan
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
Adviser to finance minister says govt conducted “very productive meetings” with Fund, interest very high for investing, supporting Pakistan after rating upgrade.
Published 02 May, 2025 09:21pm
Approval will unlock disbursement of $1bn tranche.
Updated 29 Apr, 2025 11:40am
Foreboding persists as financial leaders unable to meet Trump admin officials.
Updated 28 Apr, 2025 08:23am
Finance minister concludes fourth day of his visit to Washington.
Published 25 Apr, 2025 01:00pm
Minister highlights FBR reforms, privatisation in talks with IMF, global creditors; briefs US official on economic recovery.
Updated 23 Apr, 2025 07:59am
Puts the inflation estimate at 5.1pc and 7.7pc for the current and next fiscal years.
Published 22 Apr, 2025 10:22pm
Diplomatic sources say talks were “constructive”; finance minister to meet Chinese counterpart later this wek.
Updated 22 Apr, 2025 07:47am
Finance Minister Aurangzeb arrives in Washington.
Updated 21 Apr, 2025 08:03am
Tax authority set to roll out digital invoicing for 6,000 firms by June.
Updated 19 Apr, 2025 08:03am
The hard-won macroeconomic stability is only a short distance away from a deeper crisis.
Updated 27 Mar, 2025 08:32am
About Rs7 cut in electricity tariff likely; water pricing to be introduced; gradual end to automobile protectionism on cards.
Updated 27 Mar, 2025 07:52am
Bailouts pending board approval; Fund notes progress in restoring macroeconomic stability but warns of elevated downside risks.
Updated 26 Mar, 2025 03:52pm
Says mission and the authorities will continue policy discussions virtually to finalise these discussions.
Updated 15 Mar, 2025 02:42pm
No additional revenue measures imposed, fiscal targets to be maintained through expenditure control; MEFP being finalised ahead of staff-level agreement.
Updated 15 Mar, 2025 07:23pm
At least four consecutive govts have relied more on subjective assessments rather than actual insights into citizen.
Updated 10 Mar, 2025 10:54am
Govt official says extension of $2bn loan deadline to "strengthen govt’s position" during IMF talks.
Updated 09 Mar, 2025 07:50am
Govt promises no new taxes, but IMF seeks stronger compliance.
Updated 08 Mar, 2025 09:41am
Auditor general says secretaries and chief financial officers of institutions are not clearing their audits.
Published 05 Mar, 2025 04:04pm
Finance minister says country is "well-positioned" for the review.
Updated 04 Mar, 2025 03:02pm
