Cut in social sectors by provinces Updated 13 Oct, 2026 06:41am EDITORIAL: Reports indicate that the visiting international Monetary Fund (IMF) mission in discussions with the...
USD1.21bn potentially unlocked: IMF reaches SLA with Pakistan Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) with the Pakistani...
Talks with IMF conclude on USD7bn EFF fourth review Published 08 Oct, 2026 05:42am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have concluded talks held from September 23 to October...
Aurangzeb kicks off talks with IMF mission Published 30 Sep, 2026 05:49am ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday reiterated its commitment to continue implementing agreed structural reforms as...
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
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...
Petroleum pricing: IMF's RSF inflows come with a cost Updated 11 May, 2026 09:12am Pakistan's Rs415/litre fuel prices are structurally elevated, not just from market shocks, but due to the IMF's climate-focused RSF mandating fossil fuel taxation.
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
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’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 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, 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...
10 highest risk agencies: NAB to lead action plans to mitigate vulnerabilities Published 23 Dec, 2025 06:09am ISLAMABAD: Based on an institutional-level risk assessment, the National Accountability Bureau will lead and...
OPINION: The flaws in the narrative Updated 22 Dec, 2025 07:32am The narrative that the economy has stabilized and is now embarked on the road to growth is not finding traction with...
OPINION: IMF: challenges for the third review Updated 15 Dec, 2025 07:34am The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its second review of the ongoing Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the first...
IMF Board to approve USD1.2bn on Dec 8 Updated 14 Nov, 2025 08:46am ISLAMABAD: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to meet on December 8 to...
IMF’s Executive Board to discuss Pakistan on December 8 Updated 13 Nov, 2025 10:10pm Approval to pave the way for $1.2 billion disbursement
Pakistan has paid $2.69bn interest against various IMF lendings, says govt Updated 12 Nov, 2025 09:13am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan paid a total of SDR 1.90 billion (equivalent to USD 2.69 billion) in interest under various IMF...
IMF official highlights impediments to growth Updated 08 Nov, 2025 09:07am ISLAMABAD: Mahir Binici, the IMF Resident Representative for Pakistan, has said that Pakistan needs to increase its...
Aurangzeb showcases Pakistan’s investment potential to US DFC Published 16 Oct, 2025 11:29am Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, in a meeting with Benjamin Black, CEO of the US International Development...
Aurangzeb briefs Saudi counterpart on PIA, airport privatisation drive Updated 16 Oct, 2025 10:50pm PIA privatisation in final stages
PM happy over SLA with IMF Published 16 Oct, 2025 08:08am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed satisfaction over a staff-level agreement reached...
USD1.2bn lifeline: Stability secured, growth uncertain Published 16 Oct, 2025 06:54am Finally, the IMF and Pakistan have reached a staff-level agreement for the second review under the Extended Fund...
Pakistan, IMF reach SLA Updated 16 Oct, 2025 09:44am ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team has reached a staff-level agreement (SLA) with the Pakistani...
Aurangzeb, IMF’s Jihad Azour review EFF progress; stresses need for macroeconomic discipline Updated 14 Oct, 2025 10:37pm Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Jihad Azour, Director of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Middle...
Aurangzeb leaves for US to participate in IMF, Wold Bank annual meetings Updated 12 Oct, 2025 09:48am ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday left for the United States to participate in the annual...
Aurangzeb aims to seal IMF staff-level agreement during Washington visit Updated 10 Oct, 2025 07:48pm Finance minister to attend t2025 IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings
EFF & RSF: Major headway made towards IMF deal Updated 10 Oct, 2025 04:32pm Discussions also held on the authorities’ reform agenda to strengthen climate resilience
Profit-taking at bourse, KSE-100 sheds over 700 points Updated 09 Oct, 2025 07:00pm A volatile session was observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday, as investors engaged in...