IMF Loan
The establishment’s increasingly intrusive role has further diminished the credibility of the political dispensation.
Updated 22 May, 2024 08:59am
Demand purchase of wheat from growers and arrest of the people involved in the wheat scandal.
Updated 22 May, 2024 07:48am
Even though the economy is a critical issue, discussions about it involve a select few who are not really interested in communicating with the people.
Updated 21 May, 2024 09:09am
Pakistan has the means to achieve an economic turnaround; it’s up to the leadership to make it happen.
Updated 20 May, 2024 09:00am
Despite tariff adjustments, liabilities continue to rise, with net increase of Rs325bn in 7MFY24.
Updated 20 May, 2024 10:16am
The federal government needs to boost its revenues to reduce future borrowing and pay back its existing debt.
Updated 18 May, 2024 08:47am
Says centre denying funds to province.
Updated 18 May, 2024 12:13pm
Fund's director says will wait for delegation in Islamabad to complete their work before giving answers on new loan.
Updated 18 May, 2024 07:46am
Insiders say move will facilitate green bonds, cheaper loans from multilateral institutions.
Published 17 May, 2024 08:02am
Before reaching the agreement, the Fund will observe the situation closely to ensure it is in line with programme projections.
Updated 16 May, 2024 10:05am
How this disagreement within the government will sit with the IMF is anybody’s guess.
Updated 14 May, 2024 08:58am
Nepra has no regulatory jurisdiction over coal procurement except to issue guidelines and bank on invoices provided by the CPPA for tariff calculations.
Published 13 May, 2024 07:48am
Urges media to "not glorify" bandits; says his govt will focus on improving primary healthcare.
Published 13 May, 2024 07:28am
The country's "recovery" in recent months remains fragile and any shock at this point can mean a relapse.
Updated 13 May, 2024 11:10pm
Tax reforms have failed to deliver because of distortions created by the FBR bureaucracy through SROs, apparently for personal gains.
Updated 11 May, 2024 08:46am
"Political uncertainty remains significant,” Fund says despite govt indicating intention to continue standby arrangement policies.
Published 10 May, 2024 10:18pm
Will fiscal prudence continue in the fourth quarter of FY24?
Published 08 May, 2024 07:40am
Federal earnings from state-owned entities soar by over 100pc.
Published 06 May, 2024 06:04am
Encourages Pakistani govt to prioritise and expand reforms to address its economic challenges.
Updated 03 May, 2024 07:58am
Says amount will be reflected in foreign exchange reserves for week ending on May 3; PM Shehbaz says tranche to help economic stability.
Updated 30 Apr, 2024 07:20pm
All board members favoured releasing the last installment except India, which abstained.
Updated 30 Apr, 2024 07:42am
Decision on final SBA tranche due today; Saudi minister dubs premier "man of action".
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:14am
Says solution to fix ailing economy lies in political stability and a just judicial system to give a sense of security to investors.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:49am
Commends new economic team, emphasises potential for further Pak-US economic cooperation, says statement from Senate chairman office.
Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:59pm
Pakistan receives $9.8bn in July-March, against annual target of $17.4bn.
Published 24 Apr, 2024 07:51am
Says he has "no reason to believe" that IMF will not agree to privatisation agenda.
Updated 24 Apr, 2024 04:24pm
The problem with us is that our ruling elite is still trying to find a way around the tough reforms that will hit their privileges.
Updated 22 Apr, 2024 10:58am
The problem with us is that our ruling elite is still trying to find a way around the tough reforms that will hit their privileges.
Updated 22 Apr, 2024 08:56am
Says bids for flag carrier to come in two to three weeks; Islamabad airport will be next, followed by Karachi, Lahore.
Updated 22 Apr, 2024 07:57am
IMF negotiations prompt deadline shift to surrender unused funds.
Updated 22 Apr, 2024 07:47am
