Pakistan to reduce petrol subsidy after talks with IMF 2022-05-20 Suggestions were also made to limit petrol subsidy to the poor....
Pakistan, IMF talks begin in Qatar 2022-05-18 in case of success, Pakistan would be given an instalment of one billion dollars...
Pakistan and IMF to meet over release of funds 2022-05-18 Officials are seeking an extension to the programme through to June 2023....
Imran Khan says warned about economic tailspin in case of ouster 2022-05-13 Imran Khan says warned about economic tailspin in case of ouster...
Pakistan, IMF talks likely to start from May 18 2022-05-09 The government might ask IMF to reduce subsidies in phases. ...
Dr. Murtaza Syed assumes office of acting Governor of SBP 2022-05-06 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 2022-05-04 Miftah Ismail praises PTI's Kamyab Jawab initiative...
Inflation in Pakistan won't decline till the end of current fiscal year: IMF 2022-04-27 MF's Regional Economic Outlook Report says inflation in Pakistan will remain above 11%...
Constructive talks with IMF: PKR sees strong recovery 2022-04-25 The dollar was being quoted at 186.90....
IMF mission due in May for technical discussion: Miftah 2022-04-25 Miftah said the incumbent government would fulfill all commitments made by the previous governments....
Miftah discusses pathways to complete seventh review with IMF 2022-04-25 The Pakistan delegation held several meetings with the IMF officials. ...
IMF loan limit for Pakistan is likely to be extended 2022-04-24 IMF loan limit for Pakistan is likely to be extended...
IMF and Pakistan agree to continue current program, petrol prices to climb 2022-04-25 IMF andPakistan agree to continue current program, petrol prices to climb...
Miftah agrees with IMF recommendations to reduce fuel subsidies 2022-04-23 Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said that we can't afford to do the subsidies that we're doing. ...
IMF puts five tough terms before Shehbaz Sharif govt 2022-04-21 The government also hoped that China would roll over $2.3 billion soon....
Finance Minister flies to US for talks with IMF 2022-04-21 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 2022-04-20 The war is expected to further increase inflation...
IMF forecasts Pakistan's real GDP to grow at 4 percent in FY22 2022-04-20 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 2022-04-19 The successful meeting will help Pakistan to procure the tranche of $1 billion from IMF. ...
Rising oil prices are a challenge for Pakistan: IMF 2022-03-19 Talks are underway with Pakistan on economic reforms, says IMF spokesperson. ...
IMF objects to PM Imran's relief package 2022-03-13 The global lender raised serious objections over the Prime Minister's Relief Package...
NEPRA hikes power tariff by upto 95 paisa per unit 2022-03-10 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 2022-03-09 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 2022-02-15 Not every condition of IMF can be accepted...
Incompetence of bureaucracy in Pakistan a major obstacle to business: IMF 2022-02-08 Incompetence of bureaucracy in Pakistan a major obstacle to business...
Pakistan economy stabilized due to IMF program: Shaukat Tarin 2022-02-03 Shaukat Tarin said that Pakistan became economically stable because of the loans provided by IMF...
IMF approves 6th tranche of $1 billion for Pakistan 2022-02-02 IMF approves 6th tranche of $1 billion for Pakistan ...
Shehbaz Sharif takes a dig at govt over mini-budget 2022-01-11 He said PTI govt was imposing 350 billion taxes on people already suffering from inflation...
SBP will remain under control of govt: Finance Minister 2022-01-10 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 2022-01-10 The meeting was meant to take place on Jan. 12...
It should begin with lawmakers if we want to create tax culture: Tarin 2022-01-03 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 2022-01-01 Mobile phone prices go up after govt tables Finance (Supplementary) Bill 2021...
Imran Khan surrendered to IMF in 'economic war': Shehbaz Sharif 2021-12-31 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 2021-12-31 Tarin said no sales tax imposed under Finance (Supplementary) Bill, 2021 on tractors, medicines...
PPP's Shagufta Jamani slaps PTI's Ghazala Waheed 2021-12-31 PPP's Shagufta Jamani slaps PTI's Ghazala Waheed...
Parliamentary party apprised of finance bill, amendments in SBP Act 2021-12-30 The meeting of the parliamentary party was attended by the cabinet members...
Mini-budget: Don't sell Pakistan, cries Khawaja Asif 2021-12-30 Khawaja Asif said the nation is ashamed of what is happening in the House today. ...
Prices of petroleum products likely to go up 2021-12-29 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 2021-12-15 Mini-budget contradicts govt's concept of geo-economics...
Prices of petroleum products likely decrease up to Rs 4 2021-12-14 Prices of petroleum products likely decrease up to Rs 4 ...
PPP rejects mini-budget: Sherry Rehman 2021-12-11 PPP rejects this mini-budget of government and International Monetary Fund: Sherry...
Increase in current account deficit pushes govt towards IMF: Shaukat Tarin 2021-12-09 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 2021-12-03 Ch Sarwar said the IMF is giving us a loan and not a charity...
IMF agreement will cause flood of inflation: Shahid Khaqan 2021-11-30 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 2021-11-24 Price of gas will also be hiked from January 2022....
Pakistan-IMF agreement under EFF worth US$1. 1.059 billion finalized: Tarin 2021-11-23 Tarin said that apart from agreement with IMF, we have set a tax revenue target of 5.8 trillion. ...
Petroleum levy to go up Rs4.95 per month 2021-11-23 Minister for Energy Hamad Azhar hinted at increasing the power tariff in coming months....
Pakistan, IMF reach agreement to release around $1.059bn 2021-11-22 Discussions also focused on policies to help Pakistan achieve sustainable and resilient growth....
No one knows anything about talks between govt, IMF: Saeed Ghani 2021-11-12 No one knows anything about talks with IMF: Saeed Ghani ...
Farogh briefs IMF officials about financial legalization 2021-11-10 The meeting chaired by Dr Farogh Naseem was attended by the top IMF officials via video link. ...
IMF officials admire Frogh Naseem over satisfactory response 2021-11-01 Law minister briefs IMF officials on legal complications of financial legislation in Pakistan ...
Pakistan, IMF likely to reach agreement by next week 2021-10-30 Government can impose more taxes on luxury items...
Pakistan, IMF deadlock over rupee devaluation, tax exemption persists 2021-10-23 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 2021-10-21 Reza Baqir said that talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are going on smoothly. ...
IMF cuts Asia's growth forecast, warns of supply chain risks 2021-10-20 IMF cuts Asia's growth forecast, warns of supply chain risks...
Pakistan-IMF talks enter final stages: Finance Ministry spokesperson 2021-10-20 Finance Ministry spokesperson dismissed reports that the talks between Pakistan and IMF have failed....
Pakistan's talks with IMF have not failed: Shaukat Tarin 2021-10-18 Shaukat Tarin insists Pakistan's talks with IMF have not failed ...
Finance Ministry rejects news about failure of talks between Pakistan, IMF 2021-10-18 Finance Ministry rejects news about failure of talks between Pakistan, IMF ...
IMF forecasts Pakistan's real GDP to grow at 4pc in FY22 2021-10-12 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 2021-10-12 Georgieva welcomed the decision, saying the allegations were "unfounded."...
IMF demands govt to withdraw subsidy on five edible items 2021-09-28 Talks between Pakistan and the IMF will begin in October...
Govt committed to engage IMF to broaden economic development in country: Khusro 2021-09-28 The minister welcomed the appointment of Ruiz in Pakistan ...
Be realistic, show patience, engage, don't isolate Afghanistan, FM Qureshi tells world 2021-09-23 Shah Mahmood Qureshi urges US, IMF to release money to bring normalcy in Afghanistan...
Pakistan receives US$2.75 billion from IMF 2021-08-24 "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 2021-08-24 My heartfelt thanks to Imran Khan for Pakistan's exceptional assistance: Kristalina Georgieva...
Pakistan's forex reserves set to witness record rise 2021-08-23 The IMF Executive Board had approved the program to deal with global coronavirus pandemic. ...
Country can't progress without paying tax: Shaukat Tarin 2021-08-20 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 2021-08-12 Shaukat Tarin said that it was unconditional allocations from the IMF...
IMF representative Sanchez lauds govt's initiatives, vision for youth 2021-08-05 Dar said Kamyab Jawan programme has proved to be successful in empowering youth...
IMF likely to disburse $2.8 billion for Pakistan 2021-08-03 IMF likely to disburse $2.8 billion for Pakistan...
New policy formulated for subsidy in power sector 2021-08-02 New policy formulated for subsidy in power sector ...
IMF report a slap on face of corrupt opposition: Shahbaz Gill 2021-07-28 IMF report a slap on face of corrupt opposition: Shahbaz Gill ...
IMF revises Pakistan's real GDP growth to 3.9% 2021-07-28 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 2021-06-21 The spokesman of the Ministry of Finance said Miftah Ismail is misleading the nation. ...
IMF program is intact, new mission in coming August: Ministry of Finance 2021-06-20 IMF program is intact, new mission in coming August: Ministry of Finance ...
Pak-IMF sixth economic review talks ends inconclusively 2021-06-16 Tarin said the burden cannot be placed on the poor...
PTI trying to hide incompetency by blaming IMF for inflation: Bilawal 2021-06-06 PTI trying to hide incompetency by blaming IMF for inflation: Bilawal...
Current economic situation result of PML-N's bad policies: Tarin 2021-06-03 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 2021-05-29 Bilawal Bhutto said an anti-public government cannot make a people friendly budget....
Govt to earmark Rs 900bn for development expenditure: Tarin 2021-05-07 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 2021-05-07 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 2021-05-06 Bilawal Bhutto said Imran Khan lacks vision of a leader....
'Tough' IMF program will have political consequences: Finance Minister 2021-05-05 FBR did a good job but some cases of harassment were also reported: Shaukat Tarin...
Finance Minister hints at renegotiating IMF deal 2021-05-03 IMF's demand to raise electricity tariff is unreasonable: Shaukat Tarin...
NEPRA likely to slash power tariff by 68 paisa 2021-04-28 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 2021-04-20 She said that there is need to help poor segment of the society in Pakistan...
Pakistan, IMF discuss way forward for economic reforms 2021-04-12 The IMF managing director commended Pakistan’s response to the health and economic crisis....
Bilawal tears up PDM's show cause notice 2021-04-12 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 2021-04-08 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 2021-04-06 The finance minister appreciated the pivotal role being played by the World Bank ...
PPP announces to challenge State Bank ordinance 2021-04-02 Bilawal alleged the government of handing over the country to the IMF...
Pakistan receives US$ 498.7 million third IMF tranche 2021-03-31 The donor agency so far had released $1.95 billion out of total amount of $6 billion. ...
Will not let SBP become a subsidiary of IMF: Ahsan Iqbal 2021-03-29 Will not let SBP become a subsidiary of IMF: Ahsan Iqbal ...
SBP should be given autonomy to pursue its objectives: Dr Reza Baqir 2021-03-27 SBP should be given autonomy to pursue its objectives: Dr Reza Baqir ...
IMF approves $500 million loan disbursement for Pakistan 2021-03-25 IMF said Pakistani authorities had taken corrective actions to address institutional shortcomings. ...
Govt preparing massive hike in electricity prices under IMF pressure 2021-03-21 Govt preparing massive hike in electricity prices under IMF pressure ...
Govt to collect Rs 884b after Rs 5.6 power tariff hike on IMF orders: Sherry Rehman 2021-03-20 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 2021-03-19 The federal cabinet has approved to bring the ordinance through summary circulation. ...
Agreement with IMF to spur economic growth: Hafeez Shaikh 2021-02-17 This agreement is subject to the approval of the IMF's Executive Board...
Agreement with IMF, a good development for Pakistan: Hafeez Shaikh 2021-02-16 The minister thanked the Prime Minister for his guidance...