Pakistan to reduce petrol subsidy after talks with IMF
Suggestions were also made to limit petrol subsidy to the poor....
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Pakistan, IMF talks begin in Qatar
in case of success, Pakistan would be given an instalment of one billion dollars...
Pakistan and IMF to meet over release of funds
Officials are seeking an extension to the programme through to June 2023....
Talks between IMF, Pakistan begins on Wednesday
The talks will go on for a week....
Imran Khan says warned about economic tailspin in case of ouster
Imran Khan says warned about economic tailspin in case of ouster...
Pakistan, IMF talks likely to start from May 18
The government might ask IMF to reduce subsidies in phases. ...
Dr. Murtaza Syed assumes office of acting Governor of SBP
he has more than 20 years of experience in macroeconomic research and policy making....
Imran Khan left after laying landmines for new govt: Miftah Ismail
Miftah Ismail praises PTI's Kamyab Jawab initiative...
Inflation in Pakistan won't decline till the end of current fiscal year: IMF
MF's Regional Economic Outlook Report says inflation in Pakistan will remain above 11%...
Constructive talks with IMF: PKR sees strong recovery
The dollar was being quoted at 186.90....
IMF mission due in May for technical discussion: Miftah
Miftah said the incumbent government would fulfill all commitments made by the previous governments....
Miftah discusses pathways to complete seventh review with IMF
The Pakistan delegation held several meetings with the IMF officials.
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IMF loan limit for Pakistan is likely to be extended
IMF loan limit for Pakistan is likely to be extended...
IMF and Pakistan agree to continue current program, petrol prices to climb
IMF andPakistan agree to continue current program, petrol prices to climb...
Miftah agrees with IMF recommendations to reduce fuel subsidies
Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said that we can't afford to do the subsidies that we're doing.
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IMF puts five tough terms before Shehbaz Sharif govt
The government also hoped that China would roll over $2.3 billion soon....
Finance Minister flies to US for talks with IMF
Will try to put back on track IMF program: Finance Minister...
IMF cuts global growth forecast due to "seismic waves" from Russia's war in Ukraine
The war is expected to further increase inflation...
IMF forecasts Pakistan's real GDP to grow at 4 percent in FY22
IMF has predicted that inflation in Pakistan will remain in double digits of 11.2 percent this year....
Talks with IMF to start from Tuesday
The successful meeting will help Pakistan to procure the tranche of $1 billion from IMF. ...
Rising oil prices are a challenge for Pakistan: IMF
Talks are underway with Pakistan on economic reforms, says IMF spokesperson. ...
IMF objects to PM Imran's relief package
The global lender raised serious objections over the Prime Minister's Relief Package...
NEPRA hikes power tariff by upto 95 paisa per unit
The notification of the increase will be issued after approval of the federal government....
PM shouldn't have spoken in public on issue of Europe: Shaukat Tarin
Shaukat Tarin said that he has no idea when oil prices would come down in the international market....
Not every condition of IMF can be accepted: Shaukat Tarin
Not every condition of IMF can be accepted...
Incompetence of bureaucracy in Pakistan a major obstacle to business: IMF
Incompetence of bureaucracy in Pakistan a major obstacle to business...
Pakistan receives $1.053 billion from IMF
Pakistan receive $1.053 billion from IMF
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Pakistan economy stabilized due to IMF program: Shaukat Tarin
Shaukat Tarin said that Pakistan became economically stable because of the loans provided by IMF...
IMF approves 6th tranche of $1 billion for Pakistan
IMF approves 6th tranche of $1 billion for Pakistan ...
Shehbaz Sharif takes a dig at govt over mini-budget
He said PTI govt was imposing 350 billion taxes on people already suffering from inflation...
SBP will remain under control of govt: Finance Minister
IMF asked government to stop borrowing money from the State Bank: Finance Minister...
Pakistan asks IMF to delay 6th country review meeting to end-January
The meeting was meant to take place on Jan. 12...
It should begin with lawmakers if we want to create tax culture: Tarin
Shaukat Tarin said steps being taken for transparency and simplification in tax system...
Mobile phone prices go up after govt introduces Finance (Supplementary) Bill 2021
Mobile phone prices go up after govt tables Finance (Supplementary) Bill 2021...
Imran Khan surrendered to IMF in 'economic war': Shehbaz Sharif
Shehbaz Sharif lashed out at Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on mini budget...
Common man will bear extra burden of only Rs 2 billion in taxes: Shaukat Tarin
Tarin said no sales tax imposed under Finance (Supplementary) Bill, 2021 on tractors, medicines...
PPP's Shagufta Jamani slaps PTI's Ghazala Waheed
PPP's Shagufta Jamani slaps PTI's Ghazala Waheed...
Parliamentary party apprised of finance bill, amendments in SBP Act
The meeting of the parliamentary party was attended by the cabinet members...
Mini-budget: Don't sell Pakistan, cries Khawaja Asif
Khawaja Asif said the nation is ashamed of what is happening in the House today. ...
Prices of petroleum products likely to go up
Taxes and duties on luxury items, imported diapers, make-up items will be increased...
Mini-budget contradicts govt's concept of geo-economics: Shehbaz Sharif
Mini-budget contradicts govt's concept of geo-economics...
Prices of petroleum products likely decrease up to Rs 4
Prices of petroleum products likely decrease up to Rs 4
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PPP rejects mini-budget: Sherry Rehman
PPP rejects this mini-budget of government and International Monetary Fund: Sherry...
Increase in current account deficit pushes govt towards IMF: Shaukat Tarin
Tarin said for economic growth rate of 5 to 6pc, revenues should be 20pc of gross domestic product...
IMF took 'everything' from us in return for loan: Ch Sarwar
Ch Sarwar said the IMF is giving us a loan and not a charity...
IMF agreement will cause flood of inflation: Shahid Khaqan
Immediate elections are the only solution to the problems of the country: Shahid...
Hike in electricity, petroleum products price likely as govt, IMF reach agreement
Price of gas will also be hiked from January 2022....
Pakistan-IMF agreement under EFF worth US$1. 1.059 billion finalized: Tarin
Tarin said that apart from agreement with IMF, we have set a tax revenue target of 5.8 trillion.
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Petroleum levy to go up Rs4.95 per month
Minister for Energy Hamad Azhar hinted at increasing the power tariff in coming months....
Pakistan, IMF reach agreement to release around $1.059bn
Discussions also focused on policies to help Pakistan achieve sustainable and resilient growth....
No one knows anything about talks between govt, IMF: Saeed Ghani
No one knows anything about talks with IMF: Saeed Ghani ...
Farogh briefs IMF officials about financial legalization
The meeting chaired by Dr Farogh Naseem was attended by the top IMF officials via video link.
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IMF officials admire Frogh Naseem over satisfactory response
Law minister briefs IMF officials on legal complications of financial legislation in Pakistan
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Pakistan, IMF likely to reach agreement by next week
Government can impose more taxes on luxury items...
Pakistan, IMF deadlock over rupee devaluation, tax exemption persists
The IMF demanded Pakistani authorities to take immediate action to do more to devalue the green back...
Overseas Pakistanis benefitted from surge in dollar rate: Governor SBP
Reza Baqir said that talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are going on smoothly.
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IMF cuts Asia's growth forecast, warns of supply chain risks
IMF cuts Asia's growth forecast, warns of supply chain risks...
Pakistan-IMF talks enter final stages: Finance Ministry spokesperson
Finance Ministry spokesperson dismissed reports that the talks between Pakistan and IMF have failed....
Pakistan's talks with IMF have not failed: Shaukat Tarin
Shaukat Tarin insists Pakistan's talks with IMF have not failed
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Finance Ministry rejects news about failure of talks between Pakistan, IMF
Finance Ministry rejects news about failure of talks between Pakistan, IMF
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IMF forecasts Pakistan's real GDP to grow at 4pc in FY22
Unemployment rate in Pakistan would decline from current 5.0% to 4.8% in the current fiscal year...
IMF reaffirms 'full confidence' in head Georgieva
Georgieva welcomed the decision, saying the allegations were "unfounded."...
IMF demands govt to withdraw subsidy on five edible items
Talks between Pakistan and the IMF will begin in October...
Govt committed to engage IMF to broaden economic development in country: Khusro
The minister welcomed the appointment of Ruiz in Pakistan ...
Be realistic, show patience, engage, don't isolate Afghanistan, FM Qureshi tells world
Shah Mahmood Qureshi urges US, IMF to release money to bring normalcy in Afghanistan...
Pakistan receives US$2.75 billion from IMF
"SBP has received US$2.75bn from IMF, as part of SDR allocation announced by IMF recently."...
IMF MD thanks PM Imran for safe evacuation of Fund's staff from Afghanistan
My heartfelt thanks to Imran Khan for Pakistan's exceptional assistance: Kristalina Georgieva...
Pakistan's forex reserves set to witness record rise
The IMF Executive Board had approved the program to deal with global coronavirus pandemic.
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Country can't progress without paying tax: Shaukat Tarin
steps had also been taken to broaden the tax base with the help of technology....
Pakistan to receive $2.77 billion from IMF on Aug 23: Tarin
Shaukat Tarin said that it was unconditional allocations from the IMF...
IMF representative Sanchez lauds govt's initiatives, vision for youth
Dar said Kamyab Jawan programme has proved to be successful in empowering youth...
IMF likely to disburse $2.8 billion for Pakistan
IMF likely to disburse $2.8 billion for Pakistan...
New policy formulated for subsidy in power sector
New policy formulated for subsidy in power sector ...
IMF report a slap on face of corrupt opposition: Shahbaz Gill
IMF report a slap on face of corrupt opposition: Shahbaz Gill
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IMF revises Pakistan's real GDP growth to 3.9%
The global economy is projected to grow 6.0 percent in 2021: IMF...
IMF program is intact, new mission in coming August: Ministry of Finance
The spokesman of the Ministry of Finance said Miftah Ismail is misleading the nation.
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IMF program is intact, new mission in coming August: Ministry of Finance
IMF program is intact, new mission in coming August: Ministry of Finance
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Pak-IMF sixth economic review talks ends inconclusively
Tarin said the burden cannot be placed on the poor...
PTI trying to hide incompetency by blaming IMF for inflation: Bilawal
PTI trying to hide incompetency by blaming IMF for inflation: Bilawal...
Current economic situation result of PML-N's bad policies: Tarin
The finance minister expressed the hope to achieve a target of revenue collection up to Rs 4700bn...
Will not let 'PTIMF' budget approve from parliament: Bilawal Bhutto
Bilawal Bhutto said an anti-public government cannot make a people friendly budget....
Govt to earmark Rs 900bn for development expenditure: Tarin
Tarin’s plan will reverse his predecessor’s decision to lower spending to narrow the budget deficit...
Coronavirus epidemic devastation: IMF stands ready to support Pakistan
IMF is ready to support Pakistan to navigate difficult situation that it's facing with COVID crisis....
Economy wouldn't have been destroyed had PM agreed regarding IMF deal: Bilawal
Bilawal Bhutto said Imran Khan lacks vision of a leader....
'Tough' IMF program will have political consequences: Finance Minister
FBR did a good job but some cases of harassment were also reported: Shaukat Tarin...
Finance Minister hints at renegotiating IMF deal
IMF's demand to raise electricity tariff is unreasonable: Shaukat Tarin...
NEPRA likely to slash power tariff by 68 paisa
CPPA had requested a reduction of 61 paisa per unit in the price of electricity...
IMF wants Pakistan to introduce tax reforms, limit tax exemptions
She said that there is need to help poor segment of the society in Pakistan...
Pakistan, IMF discuss way forward for economic reforms
The IMF managing director commended Pakistan’s response to the health and economic crisis....
Bilawal tears up PDM's show cause notice
The meeting also discussed the IMF deal, the country's economy and the SBP Ordinance...
Pakistan to hike power tariff by Rs 3.34: IMF
The IMF has projected Pakistan’s fiscal adjustment at a staggering Rs 1.7 trillion ...
Govt committed to implement structural reforms, protect vulnerable segments: Hammad
The finance minister appreciated the pivotal role being played by the World Bank ...
PPP announces to challenge State Bank ordinance
Bilawal alleged the government of handing over the country to the IMF...
Pakistan receives US$ 498.7 million third IMF tranche
The donor agency so far had released $1.95 billion out of total amount of $6 billion.
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Will not let SBP become a subsidiary of IMF: Ahsan Iqbal
Will not let SBP become a subsidiary of IMF: Ahsan Iqbal
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SBP should be given autonomy to pursue its objectives: Dr Reza Baqir
SBP should be given autonomy to pursue its objectives: Dr Reza Baqir
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IMF approves $500 million loan disbursement for Pakistan
IMF said Pakistani authorities had taken corrective actions to address institutional shortcomings.
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Govt preparing massive hike in electricity prices under IMF pressure
Govt preparing massive hike in electricity prices under IMF pressure
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Govt to collect Rs 884b after Rs 5.6 power tariff hike on IMF orders: Sherry Rehman
Govt to collect Rs 884b after Rs 5.6 power tariff hike on IMF orders: Sherry Rehman...
Govt to withdraw income tax exemption of Rs 140 billion
The federal cabinet has approved to bring the ordinance through summary circulation.
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Agreement with IMF to spur economic growth: Hafeez Shaikh
This agreement is subject to the approval of the IMF's Executive Board...
Agreement with IMF, a good development for Pakistan: Hafeez Shaikh
The minister thanked the Prime Minister for his guidance...
