Economic disaster: BMG, KCCI urge all institutions, stakeholders to sit down together KARACHI: The leadership of Businessmen Group (BMG) and Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) while... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Pakistan Ninth review: fresh financing requirements unchanged, says IMF Resident representative says 'no truth to reports that IMF is asking Pakistan to raise $8bn in fresh financing' Published 14 May, 2023 05:58pm
Pakistan IMF stresses on ‘staying within agreed policy framework, securing financing’ Washington-based lender says it has taken note of recent (political) developments, and hopes peaceful way forward is found Updated 14 May, 2023 06:00pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s deepening political turmoil douses hopes for IMF relief Upheaval since Imran Khan's arrest has rattled stock and currency markets, analysts believe IMF will be even more wary of restarting bailout programme Updated 10 May, 2023 08:21pm
Pakistan Moody’s warns Pakistan could default without IMF bailout: report Pakistan’s financing options beyond June are highly uncertain, says analyst with ratings agency Updated 09 May, 2023 09:39pm
Markets Rupee registers decline against US dollar Currency depreciates 0.35% in inter-bank market Updated 09 May, 2023 07:48pm
Perspectives Mapping the 2008 and 2023 economic crises in Pakistan: some similarities, several differences An increase in prices of commodities in the international market brings significant challenges for Pakistan and its... Published 05 May, 2023 06:23pm
Pakistan IMF reiterates ‘necessary financing’ condition for completion of Pakistan’s ninth review Says it supports authorities in implementation of policies in the period ahead, including in the technical work to prepare the FY24 budget Updated 05 May, 2023 03:12pm
Pakistan Public debt-to-GDP ratios have continued to rise in Pakistan: IMF ISLAMABAD: The public debt-to-GDP ratios have continued to rise in Pakistan, reflecting the combination of... Published 04 May, 2023 07:37pm
Pakistan Dar, US diplomat discuss Pakistan’s IMF programme Finance Minister Ishaq Dar discussed Pakistan’s economic situation and progress made on the ongoing International... Updated 03 May, 2023 07:47pm
Pakistan ‘UK newspaper’s report about Pakistan bankrupting very worrying’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum... Published 03 May, 2023 06:35am
Editorials Too many ‘idle days’ EDITORIAL: Finally, somebody has noticed, and lamented, the fact that both public and private sectors get too many... Published 01 May, 2023 03:28am
Markets Inflation likely to hit fresh peak, clock in at over 38%, says brokerage house Core inflation also expected to remain around 2.5% MoM, reflecting impact of supply chain issues, PKR devaluation, and second-round effects of increase in energy prices Updated 29 Apr, 2023 06:12pm
Markets Rupee maintains upward trend against US dollar, settles at 284.91 Currency appreciates 0.6% in the inter-bank market Updated 13 Apr, 2023 06:17pm
Pakistan IMF deal taking time due to delay in assurance from friendly nation: Ishaq Dar Says he cancelled his US trip on the request of PM Shehbaz, will attend IMF-World Bank spring meetings virtually Updated 08 Apr, 2023 09:14pm
World IMF: Zambia needs bilateral debt relief to secure next payout LUSAKA: The next International Monetary Fund (IMF) payout to Zambia from a total loan of $1.3 billion is contingent... Published 06 Apr, 2023 05:23pm
Markets 'IMF indicates it has Saudi assurance of $2bn inflow to Pakistan' Minister of State for Finance Aisha Ghaus Pasha says Saudi Arabia has assured IMF it will provide Pakistan with a $2bn loan Says IMF agreement still depends on similar commitment from UAE Updated 06 Apr, 2023 07:56pm
Opinion Rising public debt The extremely worrying indicator today is the large and rapidly growing level of public debt, including the external... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
World IMF board approves $15.6bn loan for Ukraine WASHINGTON: The executive board of the International Monetary Fund on Friday approved a four-year $15.6 billion... Published 31 Mar, 2023 09:49pm
Pakistan Dar confirms rollover of $2bn China loan, says issue is ‘no longer pending’ Denies reports that request for rollover is 'work in progress' Updated 31 Mar, 2023 06:46pm
Opinion We don’t yet know what lies in store for us—II The entire nation is waiting for a rather irrelevant document called the Staff Level Agreement (SLA) with the... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:45am
Markets Rupee inches higher against US dollar, settles at 283.66 Currency appreciates 0.09% in interbank market Updated 30 Mar, 2023 08:16pm
Print IMF’s ingenious approach the only hurdle to bailout Minister of State for Finance Dr Aisha Ghaus-Pasha says the fund wants to independently verify commitments from friendly countries Updated 30 Mar, 2023 09:27am
Pakistan Pakistan careening towards potential default if IMF aid does not arrive: Bloomberg Bloomberg economists believe neighbouring China will help Pakistan in case IMF does not release funds Updated 21 Mar, 2023 08:01pm
Markets Sri Lanka dollar bonds rise after IMF approves bailout MUMBAI: Sri Lanka dollar bonds soared on Tuesday, a day after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said its... Published 21 Mar, 2023 11:32am
Pakistan Govt did not consult ahead of announcing fuel subsidy proposal: IMF Pakistan authorities did not consult with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff ahead of announcing their... Updated 21 Mar, 2023 09:02am
Pakistan Further hike in policy rate on the cards as inflation runs deep in Pakistan Brokerage house AHL says it expects an increase of 100bps in upcoming meeting on April 4 Updated 18 Mar, 2023 03:29pm
Pakistan IMF asking for materialisation of commitment from ‘friendly countries’: Ishaq Dar Finance minister says there will be 'no compromise' on Pakistan's nuclear and missile programmes Updated 16 Mar, 2023 08:36pm
Pakistan General elections to take place 'on time' in August or September: PM Shehbaz Says assembly elections in Punjab, KP 'will have consequences' Updated 15 Mar, 2023 09:51pm
Print Bilawal says IMF not being fair ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has stated that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not ... Updated 11 Mar, 2023 08:50am
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost