Govt seeks more SDRs from IMF to propel economy Minister for Finance Miftah Ismail holds virtual meeting with IMF Mission Chief Nathan Porter Updated 19 May, 2022 10:32am
Opinion Controlling inflation and financing deficits — I In April 2020, International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director (MD) had reportedly called the Covid pandemic a... Published 14 May, 2022 04:05am
Markets US Republicans urge Yellen to block Russia from exchanging IMF reserves WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen must block Russia from exchanging the $17 billion in International... Updated 01 Mar, 2022 12:56pm
Opinion The rising govt debt The SBP has released the data on the level of gross government debt as of the end of November 2021. It stands at Rs... Published 18 Jan, 2022 04:20am
Editorials Towards sixth review EDITORIAL: According to media reports, the sixth review talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have been... Published 27 Sep, 2021 05:51am
Print Additional SDRs to give ‘meaningful’ support: Moody’s ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund’s additional Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) allocation would provide ... Published 16 Apr, 2021 03:40am
World G7 seen backing issuance of new IMF SDRs One IMF expert said a $500 billion boost in SDRs would deliver some $14 billion in added reserves to low-income countries and $60 billion to emerging markets, but others said the yields could be much higher. Published 12 Feb, 2021 10:58am
Business & Finance IMF chief warns of 'lost generation' if low-income countries don't get more help WASHINGTON: The head of the IMF urged advanced economies to provide more resources to low-income countries, warning... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Print Most stressed out nations: PM for SDR step to help alleviate BoP pressures ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has emphasised allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) of $500 billion to... Updated 26 Jan, 2021 09:51am
Pakistan PM proposes equitable COVID vaccine supply in five-point agenda for global prosperity Prime Minister called for a general allocation of SDRs of $500 billion to help alleviate balance-of-payment pressures. Published 25 Jan, 2021 07:17pm