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Kristalina Georgieva

IMF execs meets over charges boss changed data to favor China

The board did not announce any immediate decision and said it would meet again soon

Published 22 Sep, 2021 10:17am

Opinion

Allegations of favouring China could erode confidence in IMF chief

A storm of controversy threatens to undermine Kristalina Georgieva’s leadership of the IMF as experts, US ...

Published 19 Sep, 2021 03:56am

IMF chief denies altering WB report to appease China

WASHINGTON: IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday disputed an independent investigation which found that in her...

Updated 18 Sep, 2021 09:55am

IMF board reviewing report

WASHINGTON: The executive board of the International Monetary Fund is reviewing an independent report prepared for...

Updated 18 Sep, 2021 09:53am

UN chief for an injection of cash into Afghanistan

Appeal comes to avoid economic meltdown that would spark a 'catastrophic' situation for the Afghan people and be a 'gift for terrorist groups'

Updated 12 Sep, 2021 11:56am

Pakistan

PIA evacuates 1,460 people from Kabul

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has evacuated 1460 passengers mostly 'foreign nationals' from Kabul...

Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am

Pakistan

IMF hails PM's role in evacuation of personnel from Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan's role in the safe and...

Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am

IMF's $650bn reserves distribution is 'shot in arm'

WASHINGTON: The IMF will distribute about $650 billion in new Special Drawing Rights to its members on Monday,...

Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:12am

World

IMF's $650bn reserves distribution is 'shot in arm' for global economy: Georgieva

"The allocation is a significant shot in the arm for the world and, if used wisely, a unique opportunity to combat this unprecedented crisis"

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:31pm

Editorials

Global liquidity booster

EDITORIAL: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin in his most recent press conference revealed that the International...

Published 16 Aug, 2021 05:59am

Pakistan's reserves likely to increase by $2.8bn

ISLAMABAD: The Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a general allocation of...

Updated 04 Aug, 2021 09:55am

IMF officially approves $650bn new reserves for member countries

NEW YORK: The IMF board of governors on Monday greenlit a $650 billion increase in cash reserves for member nations,...

Published 04 Aug, 2021 03:40am

Markets

Pakistan's forex reserves set for boost as IMF officially approves increased lending capacity

Emerging and developing nations are to receive around $275 billion in total
Fitch Ratings had earlier said that Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves could get a boost of $2.8 billion with newly-issued SDRs

Updated 03 Aug, 2021 04:56pm

World

IMF to keep 2021 global growth forecast at 6%: Georgieva

Says economic recovery will be held back unless the pace of COVID-19 vaccination picks up

Updated 22 Jul, 2021 01:41am

Business & Finance

Tax reform tops agenda as G20 finance chiefs meet in Venice

The G20 is expected to give its political endorsement to plans for new rules on where and how much companies are taxed which were backed last week by 130 countries

Published 09 Jul, 2021 10:26am

Business & Finance

IMF chief cheers lending expansion ahead of G20 meeting

If approved by the Washington-based crisis lender's Board of Governors, the new SDR allocation will be completed by the end of August, Georgieva said

Published 09 Jul, 2021 09:21am

Business & Finance

IMF will decide on reserve increase in 'coming days': Georgieva

SOFIA: The IMF is set to vote on a proposal to increase the institution's lending capacity by $650 billion "in the...

Published 09 Jul, 2021 04:25am

IMF chief urges G20 to prevent ‘devastating’ blow to poorest

WASHINGTON: The world's richest nations must do more to help the poorest countries withstand the "devastating...

Updated 08 Jul, 2021 10:29am

IMF says board discusses $650bn expansion of reserves, process to be completed in August

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund’s executive board on Friday discussed a proposed $650 billion ...

Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Markets

G7 finance talks to seek corporate tax deal

Zucman calculates that a 25 percent rate would collect an extra 170 billion euros ($208 billion) this year -- or half of Europe's total current corporate tax revenue.

Published 02 Jun, 2021 10:48am

Markets

IMF, World Bank prioritize vaccine access to end pandemic

But observers are pressing the institutions to do more, faster.

Published 02 Jun, 2021 10:42am

World

IMF says ending COVID-19 pandemic possible at cost of some $50bn

Highly unequal vaccination rates.
Rich countries would benefit from boosting donations.
Even with vaccinations, countries return to 'precarious normal'.

Published 21 May, 2021 09:08pm

Business & Finance

IMF announces financing plan aimed at Sudan debt relief

On Monday, Georgieva called the relief "a priority for the IMF."

Published 11 May, 2021 11:21am

Opinion

The global economic response to climate change: what’s the plan?

World leaders participating in the virtual Earth Day summit are unanimous: fighting climate change will be good for...

Published 24 Apr, 2021 03:21am

World

IMF chief urges G20 to adopt carbon price floor to reach climate goals

A robust price on carbon was needed to ensure that global carbon emissions were reduced in line with the goals of the 2015 Paris climate accord, she said, noting that over 60 pricing schemes had already been implemented.
Setting a price floor could avoid less efficient and contentious border carbon adjustments if some countries moved ahead with robust pricing and others did not.

Published 22 Apr, 2021 08:08pm

Editorials

Rephasing of IMF conditions

EDITORIAL: Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), tweeted subsequent to a...

Published 14 Apr, 2021 03:21am

IMF, govt discuss situation

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan, on Monday, held discussions on state of economy,...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:27am

Opinion

IMF, World Bank begin push to swap debt relief for green projects

The idea of forgiving debt held by poor countries in exchange for “green” investments gained ground this week...

Published 12 Apr, 2021 03:59am

Business & Finance

IMF, World Bank begin push to swap debt relief for green projects

Their heavily tourism-dependent economies have seen revenues dry up as the coronavirus pandemic severely curtails world travel.

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:52pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to approach IMF for second COVID relief package: PM

These dimensions have been captured both at the national and provincial levels, exploring inequality between and within Pakistan’s provinces.

Updated 07 Apr, 2021 12:22am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Investments / Sep 24 786 Investments Limited(786)	8.24 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL- Abbas / Sep 24 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	290.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Sep 24 Agro Allianz limited(AAL)	11.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Sep 24 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Sep 24 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Sep 24 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	68.47 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 24 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	788.72 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Sep 24 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Sep 24 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	139.40 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Adam Sugar / Sep 24 Adam Sugar Mills Limited(ADAMS)	33.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Investments / Sep 24 786 Investments Limited(786)	8.24 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL- Abbas / Sep 24 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	290.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Sep 24 Agro Allianz limited(AAL)	11.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Sep 24 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Sep 24 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Sep 24 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	68.47 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 24 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	788.72 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Sep 24 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Sep 24 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	139.40 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Adam Sugar / Sep 24 Adam Sugar Mills Limited(ADAMS)	33.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 23	169.10
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 23	168.95
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 23	110.33
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 23	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 23	1.37
Euro to USD / Sep 23	1.17
UK LIBOR % / Sep 23	0.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 23	4448.98
India Sensex / Sep 23	59885.36
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 23	29639.40
Nasdaq / Sep 23	15052.25
Hang Seng / Sep 23	24510.98
FTSE 100 / Sep 23	7078.35
Dow Jones / Sep 23	34764.82
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 23	15643.97
France CAC40 / Sep 23	6701.98

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Sep 23	73.24
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Sep 23	12880.00
Gold 10 Grams / Sep 23	95800.00
Gold Spot / Sep 23	1741.44
Cotton / Sep 23	92.46

Kristalina Georgieva

IMF execs meets over charges boss changed data to favor China

Allegations of favouring China could erode confidence in IMF chief

IMF chief denies altering WB report to appease China

IMF board reviewing report

UN chief for an injection of cash into Afghanistan

PIA evacuates 1,460 people from Kabul

IMF hails PM's role in evacuation of personnel from Afghanistan

IMF's $650bn reserves distribution is 'shot in arm'

IMF's $650bn reserves distribution is 'shot in arm' for global economy: Georgieva

Global liquidity booster

Pakistan's reserves likely to increase by $2.8bn

IMF officially approves $650bn new reserves for member countries

Pakistan's forex reserves set for boost as IMF officially approves increased lending capacity

IMF to keep 2021 global growth forecast at 6%: Georgieva

Tax reform tops agenda as G20 finance chiefs meet in Venice

IMF chief cheers lending expansion ahead of G20 meeting

IMF will decide on reserve increase in 'coming days': Georgieva

IMF chief urges G20 to prevent ‘devastating’ blow to poorest

IMF says board discusses $650bn expansion of reserves, process to be completed in August

G7 finance talks to seek corporate tax deal

IMF, World Bank prioritize vaccine access to end pandemic

IMF says ending COVID-19 pandemic possible at cost of some $50bn

IMF announces financing plan aimed at Sudan debt relief

The global economic response to climate change: what’s the plan?

IMF chief urges G20 to adopt carbon price floor to reach climate goals

Rephasing of IMF conditions

IMF, govt discuss situation

IMF, World Bank begin push to swap debt relief for green projects

IMF, World Bank begin push to swap debt relief for green projects

Pakistan to approach IMF for second COVID relief package: PM

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