IMF Loan
Fiscal policy uncertainty increased and political red lines on taxation more entrenched, says report.
Published 15 Oct, 2024 01:05pm
Says Pakistan’s growth hindered by favouritism to these two segments; identifies textile sector as having highest tax gap relative to its value added.
Published 14 Oct, 2024 07:08am
Authorities will have to prove every six months that they are pursuing the IMF-mandated targets to secure the lender’s dollars and blessings.
Updated 13 Oct, 2024 08:59am
Lender warns Pakistan on SIFC, Sovereign Wealth Fund; govt promises to adjust gas, power tariffs, expand tax net to agriculture, retail sectors.
Updated 12 Oct, 2024 08:25am
Says sovereign-bank-SBP nexus detrimental to economy.
Published 12 Oct, 2024 07:18am
Govt must focus on increasing investment, controlling fiscal deficits, devolving services, addressing energy crisis and reforming civil services.
Published 06 Oct, 2024 07:41am
Saying goodbye to the Fund would require political commitment and a well-executed agenda of bold economic reforms.
Published 03 Oct, 2024 10:44am
An unfit programme design and odious lending practices will cast a long shadow on Pakistan.
Published 03 Oct, 2024 08:57am
The economy has not seen a period of stability like this since at least 2019.
Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:20am
Emphasises on penalities for non-filers, such as difficulties in withdrawing and depositing money.
Updated 29 Sep, 2024 06:08pm
PM attends US president’s reception in New York; says May 9 rioters will be forgiven only when they "sincerely apologise".
Updated 29 Sep, 2024 07:45am
The benchmark index settled at 81,292 points after losing 782 points or 0.95pc week-on-week.
Updated 29 Sep, 2024 10:52am
Noting revenue base "remains too narrow to ensure tax fairness", welcomes steps taken toward a "fairer" system.
Updated 28 Sep, 2024 12:07pm
Pakistan needs to build a business environment free from state interference.
Updated 28 Sep, 2024 10:51am
IMF official says monetary and fiscal consistency, improving public spending main challenges for Pakistan
Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:05am
Funds will be reflected in bank reserves on Oct 3; IMF managing director terms meeting with PM Shehbaz "productive".
Updated 27 Sep, 2024 07:12pm
Meets with Palestinian leader, Iranian president, British PM; Pakistan to engage with IMF, WB on climate financing.
Updated 27 Sep, 2024 11:12am
PM Shehbaz expresses satisfaction with programme's approval, hopes it will be Pakistan's last.
Updated 25 Sep, 2024 11:00pm
Report warns that the country’s economic outlook still susceptible to high downside risks.
Updated 25 Sep, 2024 03:50pm
Finance minister hopeful of IMF approval for $7bn programme; seeks private sector role in CPEC Phase II.
Updated 25 Sep, 2024 08:43am
Thanks China for support in Fund's programme; says govt not desperate to borrow and will do so on its own terms.
Updated 25 Sep, 2024 08:39am
The Fund is pushing Pakistan to end support price intervention as the system continues to put a burden on the public exchequer.
Updated 23 Sep, 2024 10:12am
Actions, rather than speeches, will establish credibility and restore investor confidence.
Updated 19 Sep, 2024 02:31pm
Constant borrowing is not the solution to the nation’s deep-seated economic woes and structural issues.
Updated 14 Sep, 2024 09:12am
Why are we incapable of carrying out economic reforms?
Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:34am
Wants measures to enhance SMEs' profitability; says tax on salaried class may drop in form of reduced inflation.
Updated 14 Sep, 2024 10:06am
Says Pakistan has now met prerequisites to secure loan from IMF; cabinet okays proposal to hire chief economist on special pay scale.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 10:41am
More likely what Pakistan is facing is an absence of geopolitics on the IMF board.
Updated 12 Sep, 2024 09:29am
Pakistan "off IMF calendar, not agenda", say diplomatic sources in Washington.
Updated 10 Sep, 2024 11:33am
Dar’s tirade against IMF will likely add to existing uncertainties around the early disbursement of fresh funds.
Updated 10 Sep, 2024 09:01am
