IMF Loan
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
Boosting economic stability, flows from multilateral agencies, and sovereign credit rating upgrade depend on IMF review's success.
Updated 04 Mar, 2025 09:11am
Fund mission begins first biannual review of $7bn EFF; govt hopes for successful talks, release of $1.1bn tranche within 3 weeks.
Updated 03 Mar, 2025 07:32am
Equity investors remained cautious throughout the month and opted to take profits at available margins.
Updated 02 Mar, 2025 09:27am
Who can say with total confidence that the IMF and its affiliated institutions will even exist after five years?
Updated 27 Feb, 2025 09:29am
Says FBR reforms will continue in "same spirit and determination".
Published 24 Feb, 2025 01:06pm
Fund’s team to engage with key ministries, FBR, disaster agencies, provincial govts; policy review to follow next week under EFF.
Updated 24 Feb, 2025 08:09am
Scoping mission that concluded visit recently to return later this year to "gather information, explore opportunities to strengthen governance".
Updated 22 Feb, 2025 12:55pm
Finance minister says Pakistan aiming for credit rating upgrade to "B"; notes burdening salaried class with tax unsustainable.
Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:12pm
Remittances and exports are doing better than before, but signs of foreign investment leapfrogging to the next big level are not.
Updated 12 Oct, 2025 03:51pm
A country the size of Pakistan should never allow itself to come this close to the edge of catastrophe.
Updated 13 Feb, 2025 09:17am
Teams to hold talks for over $1bn climate resilience funding, biannual performance review of $7bn EFF.
Updated 13 Feb, 2025 11:07am
Team to engage with finance, revenue, election bodies; assessment report with measures to address corruption, governance expected in July.
Updated 10 Feb, 2025 07:46am
SNGPL warns of financial crisis, excess RLNG supply over captive power plants’ exit from gas grid.
Updated 03 Feb, 2025 09:49am
Says loans are short-term up to one year, adds Pakistan is in good position for IMF review.
Published 21 Jan, 2025 09:32pm
Says Fund’s mission, due in March, will be engaged in good faith to avoid surprises.
Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:31am
Emphasises need for political will to implement reforms, clear communication with the public to navigate difficulties.
Updated 17 Dec, 2024 07:41am
Public optimism was in short supply at a time of political turmoil and economic stress.
Updated 16 Dec, 2024 09:15am
