IMF, govt to continue FY26 budget discussions ‘over the coming days’ Discussions also covered ongoing energy sector reforms, says IMF Updated 24 May, 2025 10:26pm
Print SCBA president apprises IMF mission of the steps taken to enhance judicial efficiency ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) president apprised the IMF mission about the measures taken to... Updated 15 Apr, 2025 09:24am
Print Governance reforms progress: Second IMF mission arrives in just 2 months ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Saturday sent a second mission to Pakistan in just two months to... Updated 06 Apr, 2025 05:05pm
Markets US tariffs could have ‘significant’ impact on Canadian, Mexican economies: IMF WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s recently-imposed tariffs against Mexico and Canada could have a... Published 06 Mar, 2025 09:16pm
Markets SBP likely to deliver seventh straight cut amid cooling inflation Pakistan’s central bank is expected to lower its key interest rate by up to 50 basis points (bps) on Monday,... Updated 06 Mar, 2025 01:38pm
Pakistan IMF mission visits IBA Karachi to discuss economic growth KARACHI: A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) visited the Institute of Business Administration... Published 06 Mar, 2025 07:55am
Markets Aurangzeb pledges enhanced security for Chinese interests in Pakistan: Report Pledges more cooperation with Beijing on next phase of China–Pakistan Economic Corridor Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:07pm
Markets Pakistan on track to meet IMF’s tax target, says Aurangzeb Govt committed to widen, deepen tax base, adds finance minister Updated 13 Jan, 2025 09:35pm
Markets Pakistan discusses $7bn bailout reform agenda with IMF in unusual talks Reforms in taxation, energy sector, privatisation of loss-making SOEs and public finance came under discussion, finance minister says Updated 17 Nov, 2024 11:18pm
Markets IMF calls for reduced govt intervention, energy reforms in Pakistan’s economy Washington-based lender's mission led by Nathan Porter states conclusion of a staff visit to Pakistan from November 12 to 15, 2024 Updated 16 Nov, 2024 04:30pm
Editorials IMF mission in town EDITORIAL: The schedule of reviews shared in the staff-level agreement report uploaded on the International Monetary... Published 13 Nov, 2024 07:07am
Business & Finance IMF reaches staff agreement with Zambia for $185.5 million disbursement WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund said on Monday that it reached a staff-level agreement for the fourth... Published 12 Nov, 2024 11:55am
Pakistan Talks on new programme continuing virtually with Pakistan, says IMF The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said talks are “continuing virtually” with authorities in Islamabad towards... Updated 07 Jun, 2024 10:54pm
Pakistan US ambassador Blome reiterates support for Pakistan’s economic reform agenda Emphasises that United States remains Pakistan’s largest export market Updated 27 May, 2024 10:23pm
Pakistan IMF, Pakistan make ‘significant progress’ towards staff-level agreement, lender says Pakistan's reform programme also broadly outlined in statement Updated 24 May, 2024 03:04pm
Pakistan Barring ‘strategic entities’, Pakistan to pursue privatisation of all SOEs: PM Shehbaz In official statement, premier says govt should not be in business of doing business Updated 14 May, 2024 09:21pm
Pakistan Pakistan, IMF mission begin discussions on further engagement In a key development, Pakistan government and the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission began on Monday... Published 13 May, 2024 09:55pm
Pakistan IMF Executive Board to meet April 29 on Pakistan’s SBA Approval will pave way for inflow of nearly $1.1bn Updated 24 Apr, 2024 10:30pm
Print IMF mission to determine size, duration of new loan ISLAMABAD: The size and duration of a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan programme will be determined by the... Updated 08 Apr, 2024 09:54am
Pakistan Pakistan, IMF reach staff-level agreement on final review of $3bn SBA Subject to IMF board approval, Pakistan will have access to around $1.1bn Updated 20 Mar, 2024 10:07pm
Pakistan 2nd review under IMF’s Stand-By Arrangement: discussions on structural reforms, energy sector held Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb discussed structural reforms and energy sector viability in a meeting... Updated 14 Mar, 2024 10:25pm
Markets KSE-100 ends week in green as IMF statements help sentiment Stocks at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed the final session of the week on a high note amid statements by... Updated 08 Mar, 2024 11:56pm
Pakistan IMF ready for formulation of 'new medium-term programme', responds to PTI's letter Says it encourages fair and peaceful resolution of all electoral disputes Updated 08 Mar, 2024 11:27pm
Markets SBA: IMF awaits formation of PM Shehbaz's cabinet ahead of sending mission for 2nd review In press briefing, Julie Kozak, Director of Communications, says focus is on completion of current Stand-By Arrangement, IMF 'stands ready' to send mission Updated 08 Mar, 2024 11:30pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s future is ‘very bright’: IMF officials laud improvement in economic situation It's one of the most important countries in the region and in the world. Pakistanis deserve much more,' says Bahador Bijani, IMF Executive Director Updated 07 Dec, 2023 10:31pm
Print Digitising budget process: Shamshad chairs IMF mission meeting ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs Dr Shamshad Akthar chaired the kick-off... Updated 07 Dec, 2023 09:48am
Pakistan Dr Shamshad reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to working closely with IMF Statement from Finance Division comes as IMF Mission begins talks in Islamabad for review of $3 billion Stand-by-Arrangement Published 02 Nov, 2023 09:37pm
Pakistan Measures to revive IMF deal: President Alvi advises taking parliament into confidence 'more appropriate' Finance Division statement says the president has called for an immediate session so that bill is enacted without delay Updated 14 Feb, 2023 11:34pm
Pakistan Fitch Ratings downgrades Pakistan’s foreign-currency IDR to ‘CCC-’ Says default or debt restructuring is an increasingly real possibility Updated 14 Feb, 2023 07:39pm
Markets Gold price sees biggest one-day decline, retreats to Rs201,500 per tola in Pakistan Rupee appreciation, hopes of positive outcome of talks with IMF steer decrease Published 31 Jan, 2023 07:43pm