IMF Loan
Rarely have conditions been so favourable for a government to do something big and transformative.
Updated 05 Jun, 2025 10:04am
No final agreement reached with IMF due to differences mainly on proposed increase in defence expenditure and tax cuts.
Updated 02 Jun, 2025 08:34am
The difference of opinion between govt, IMF over defence allocations, tax relief for salaried class is not something to fret over.
Updated 26 May, 2025 09:59am
IMF’s tariff cuts, followed by an increase in the age limit of used cars to five years, may slow down sales of locally made vehicles.
Published 26 May, 2025 06:05am
Both sides to continue discussions on revenue, defence, development, tariff reforms; next review likely in second half of 2025.
Updated 25 May, 2025 09:11am
Terms talks "constructive", stresses monetary policy in line with inflation target; Imran seeks meeting with finance minister.
Updated 24 May, 2025 12:47pm
Decision follows inconclusive discussions with lender; IMF official rejects Indian claims regarding misuse of funds by Pakistan.
Updated 24 May, 2025 08:09am
Authorities pledge PSDP cuts to cover revenue gap.
Updated 22 May, 2025 07:40am
While there's a turnaround in Pakistan’s external account, the country faces a widening external financing gap.
Updated 20 May, 2025 07:36am
Policy-level budget talks set to begin on Monday; GDP growth projected at 3.6pc, inflation at 7.7pc.
Updated 15 May, 2025 07:59am
State Bank says amount will be reflected in foreign exchange reserves for the week ending May 16.
Updated 14 May, 2025 04:10pm
Step to eliminate outflow of foreign exchange through the kerb market, promote documented economy.
Published 13 May, 2025 06:33am
"Whatever we need to do in terms of ensuring that our defence requirements are met will be met," he says.
Updated 12 May, 2025 11:49pm
Assemblers fear collapse of industry if used cars’ commercial import allowed.
Updated 11 May, 2025 01:39pm
Fund approves $1bn disbursement under EFF and $1.4bn for new climate resilience facility; India abstains from vote during Executive Board meeting.
Updated 10 May, 2025 08:20am
Brings total disbursements under the loan programme to about $2bn; allows additional arrangement for $1.4bn Resilience and Sustainability Facility.
Updated 10 May, 2025 01:30am
It will approve immediate disbursement of $1bn under the ongoing Extended Fund Facility.
Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am
Rating agency says India’s economic activity to not face major disruptions but higher defence spending could impact its “fiscal strength".
Published 05 May, 2025 03:14pm
Adviser to finance minister says govt conducted “very productive meetings” with Fund, interest very high for investing, supporting Pakistan after rating upgrade.
Published 02 May, 2025 09:21pm
Approval will unlock disbursement of $1bn tranche.
Updated 29 Apr, 2025 11:40am
Foreboding persists as financial leaders unable to meet Trump admin officials.
Updated 28 Apr, 2025 08:23am
Finance minister concludes fourth day of his visit to Washington.
Published 25 Apr, 2025 01:00pm
Minister highlights FBR reforms, privatisation in talks with IMF, global creditors; briefs US official on economic recovery.
Updated 23 Apr, 2025 07:59am
Puts the inflation estimate at 5.1pc and 7.7pc for the current and next fiscal years.
Published 22 Apr, 2025 10:22pm
Diplomatic sources say talks were “constructive”; finance minister to meet Chinese counterpart later this wek.
Updated 22 Apr, 2025 07:47am
Finance Minister Aurangzeb arrives in Washington.
Updated 21 Apr, 2025 08:03am
Tax authority set to roll out digital invoicing for 6,000 firms by June.
Updated 19 Apr, 2025 08:03am
The hard-won macroeconomic stability is only a short distance away from a deeper crisis.
Updated 27 Mar, 2025 08:32am
About Rs7 cut in electricity tariff likely; water pricing to be introduced; gradual end to automobile protectionism on cards.
Updated 27 Mar, 2025 07:52am
Bailouts pending board approval; Fund notes progress in restoring macroeconomic stability but warns of elevated downside risks.
Updated 26 Mar, 2025 03:52pm
