IMF mission due next month Updated 12 Aug, 2026 08:43am Mission to initiate negotiations for the release of the next tranche under the EFF and RSF
Aurangzeb reviews macroeconomic performance with IMF officials Published 24 Jul, 2026 05:06am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a series of meetings with the...
S&P upgrades sovereign credit rating to ‘B’ Published 23 Jul, 2026 05:26am ISLAMABAD: The Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings on Wednesday raised its long-term sovereign credit...
IMF programmes’ progress report: some reflections—I Published 05 Jun, 2026 05:48am In May, International Monetary Fund (IMF) released ‘IMF Country Report No. 26/101’ at the successful completion of...
IMF’s SLA Updated 25 May, 2026 07:11am On 15 May International Monetary Fund (IMF) uploaded the Staff Level Agreement (SLA) on the third review of the...
Economic developments: IMF speaks of constructive talks with govt Updated 22 May, 2026 02:41pm Staff visit focused on recent economic developments, reform implementation, and the budget strategy for fiscal year (FY) 2027
IMF mission ends, FY2027 budget talks to continue 'in the coming days' Updated 21 May, 2026 03:35pm SBP reiterated its commitment to maintaining an appropriately tight monetary policy stance
IMF macroeconomic projections for 2026-27 Published 19 May, 2026 06:02am Pakistan has successfully concluded the third review of the IMF Programme. An installment of USD 1.2 billion has...
IMF sets 11 new conditions, including parliamentary approval of FY2027 Budget Updated 15 May, 2026 03:22pm Demands fiscal discipline, governance reforms, and energy tariff adjustments
Strong policies aid recovery, bolster resilience: IMF Updated 15 May, 2026 09:20am ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that strong policy implementation has continued to support...
SBP receives USD1.3bn tranche from IMF Published 14 May, 2026 05:59am KARACHI: Pakistan has received inflows worth USD 1.3 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the...
Who is responsible for the poor economic state? Updated 11 May, 2026 07:22am Urgent reforms are needed to cut Pakistan's massive current expenditures, including wage and procurement freezes, to avert further economic decline.
Pakistan needs to maintain strong macroeconomic policies amid Middle East conflict: IMF Updated 10 May, 2026 07:45am Amid a challenging global environment, the IMF urges Pakistan to maintain strong macroeconomic policies and accelerate reforms for sustainable growth and to manage future shocks effectively.
IMF's Executive Board approves $1.32bn financing for Pakistan Updated 09 May, 2026 05:00pm Decision allows disbursement of around $1.1 billion under the EFF arrangement and around $220 million under the RSF arrangement
MENAP region: ME conflict may create ‘significant’ economic slowdown: IMF Updated 02 May, 2026 09:19am ISLAMABAD: Dr Mahir Binici, Resident Representative of International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Pakistan, has said that...
ME conflict and the economic iceberg Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am With the Middle East conflict broadly ongoing for almost two months, with a fragile ceasefire holding for the...
IMF Board to review EFF, RSF on May 8 Updated 29 Apr, 2026 09:28am ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board is scheduled to consider Pakistan’s third review...
IMF’s Executive Board to discuss Pakistan on May 8 Updated 28 Apr, 2026 05:02pm The board is set to deliberate final approval for the release of the next $1.21 billion tranche
EFF: 11 new conditions Published 27 Apr, 2026 04:21am EDITORIAL: According to a section of the media, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has added eleven new...
IMF: Outlining FY27 budget priorities Updated 22 Apr, 2026 07:57am EDITORIAL: A representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the government to focus on broadening...
Aurangzeb steps up economic diplomacy Updated 18 Apr, 2026 09:02am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, during the fourth day of the...
IMF’s USD7.2bn EFF vital for Pakistan’s stability reforms Published 17 Apr, 2026 06:16am ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) engagement with Pakistan remains critical, as the Fund-supported...
ME conflict: Aurangzeb briefs IMF about impact on Pakistan’s economy Published 16 Apr, 2026 06:16am WASHINGTON: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with Dan Katz,...
Work on new PPI preparation likely to be deferred till Oct Published 03 Apr, 2026 07:55am ISLAMABAD: Work on developing a new Producer Price Index (PPI) is likely to be deferred till October this year, a...
Mian Zahid stresses contingency framework amid IMF conditionalities Published 01 Apr, 2026 08:46am KARACHI: Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial...
IMF’s EFF & RSF: SLA clears path for USD4.5bn disbursements Updated 29 Mar, 2026 05:53am ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team and the Pakistani authorities have reached a staff-level...
IMF staff-level agreement signals confidence in reform momentum: Khurram Schehzad Updated 29 Mar, 2026 09:58am ISLAMABAD: The staff-level agreement with International Monetary Fund (IMF) reflects recognition of Pakistan’s...
IMF shares MEFP draft as talks continue on EFF, RSF reviews Updated 27 Mar, 2026 08:47am ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has shared a draft of the Memorandum of Economic and Financial...
IMF review delayed amid rising external risks Published 13 Mar, 2026 06:12am Pakistan authorities talk with the IMF on their review under the Extended Finance Facility (EFF) and the second...
IMF, govt to continue talks on EFF review Published 13 Mar, 2026 06:12am ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team and the Pakistani authorities will continue discussions on the...