A ‘black swan’ oil moment?—I Updated 14 Mar, 2026 11:06pm With the Strait of Hormuz virtually closed, through which passes a significant amount of oil where, according to...
ME situation casts a cloud over IMF talks Published 13 Mar, 2026 06:12am EDITORIAL: Reports suggest that the ongoing third mandatory review for the ongoing USD 7 billion International...
Talks with IMF in progress: Aurangzeb Updated 04 Mar, 2026 08:57am ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday that the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF)...
EFF & RSF reviews: Virtual talks with IMF now due to regional unrest Updated 03 Mar, 2026 09:03am ISLAMABAD: Shortly after holding the inaugural meeting, Pakistani authorities and the International Monetary Fund...
IMF talks to begin in Islamabad on Monday: ‘We’re in a good position,’ says Aurangzeb Updated 26 Feb, 2026 12:03pm Formal talks with Pakistani authorities to begin in Islamabad from Monday
IMF official praises fiscal performance Updated 21 Feb, 2026 01:42pm IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack says IMF staff mission will visit Pakistan from February 25
IMF discussing electricity tariffs revisions with Pakistan Published 14 Feb, 2026 10:54am Electricity carries significant weight in Pakistan’s consumer price index
OPINION: Growth model and IMF conditionalities — VI Updated 09 Jan, 2026 09:01pm In addition to achieving macroeconomic stability, the other goal of the extended fund facility (EFF) programme is to...
OPINION: State of the economy Updated 06 Jan, 2026 07:22am The first half of 2025-26 has come to an end. This is an appropriate time to review the progress of the economy,...
Pakistan’s reforms, export push could spark ‘East Asia moment’, Aurangzeb tells CNBC Published 15 Oct, 2025 04:18pm Pakistan is entering a pivotal phase of economic transformation driven by structural reforms and an export-led...
PM Shehbaz welcomes staff-level deal with IMF Published 15 Oct, 2025 01:03pm Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed satisfaction over the staff-level agreement (SLA) reached...
Pakistan reaffirms reform commitment in meeting with IMF deputy chief Published 15 Oct, 2025 10:13am Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a constructive meeting with Nigel Clarke, Deputy Managing Director of the...
KSE-100 Index closes marginally higher after volatile trading Updated 15 Oct, 2025 06:38pm The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a volatile trading session on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100...
Pakistan, IMF reach staff-level agreement for $1.2bn disbursement Updated 15 Oct, 2025 04:51pm Agreement subject to IMF Executive Board approval
IMF talks with MoF kick off in Islamabad Updated 29 Sep, 2025 01:01pm The much-anticipated talks between the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) kicked...
Pakistan floods batter fields, factories and fiscal plans Published 23 Sep, 2025 09:59am KARACHI/ ISLAMABAD: Massive floods in Pakistan have struck both the rural heartland and industrial centres for the...
Pakistan likely to meet all IMF performance criteria in upcoming review: Topline Updated 20 Sep, 2025 09:06pm Successful completion of review will pave the way for IMF Board’s approval of $1 billion tranche
Local, forex issuer and senior unsecured: Moody’s upgrades debt ratings to ‘Caa1’ Updated 14 Aug, 2025 03:10pm ISLAMABAD: Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) on Wednesday upgraded the government of Pakistan’s local and foreign currency...
Aurangzeb says IMF case approved ‘on merit’ despite disruption attempts Updated 26 May, 2025 10:16pm Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday said that efforts were made, albeit unsuccessfully, to derail...
IMF, govt to continue FY26 budget discussions ‘over the coming days’ Updated 24 May, 2025 10:26pm Discussions also covered ongoing energy sector reforms, says IMF
Agreed EFF conditions: Any deviation could affect future reviews Updated 24 May, 2025 10:46am ISLAMABAD: Any deviation from the established programme conditions would impact future reviews under the Pakistan...
Pakistan ‘met all targets’, received board consensus for fund release: IMF Updated 23 May, 2025 09:49pm IMF says its funding intended to resolve balance of payments issues and not for general budgetary spending
Reflections on recently-released country report by IMF Updated 23 May, 2025 07:45am The recently released International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s, or simply the ‘Fund’s’) country report,...
Forex reserves exceed $16bn mark on IMF tranche Published 23 May, 2025 06:12am KARACHI: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves rose by $1.034 billion during the last week, supported...
IMF delegation meets PM Shehbaz as Islamabad prepares Budget FY26 Updated 22 May, 2025 10:53pm Fund to continue support Pakistan's economic reforms
APTMA for removing yarn & fabric from ambit of EFS Updated 22 May, 2025 08:49am ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has urged the federal government to remove yarn and...
Pakistan FM Aurangzeb holds virtual meetings with UAE banks Updated 20 May, 2025 08:57am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday underscored commitment to...
Trump tariffs to ‘weigh on’ Pakistan’s economy, says IMF Updated 19 May, 2025 07:58pm The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that the recent reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President...
KSE-100 Index closes flat after mixed trading Updated 19 May, 2025 11:11pm The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed mixed trading on Monday, as its benchmark KSE-100 Index swayed in both...
IMF warns Pakistan-India tensions could threaten reform, fiscal goals Updated 19 May, 2025 09:50am ISLAMABAD: The rising tensions between Pakistan and India, if sustained or deteriorate further, could heighten...