Financial stability

Subsidies KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) does not oppose subsidies outright but rather advocates for targeted subsidies to be increased. Addressing misconceptions during …

External Financing Pakistan is facing a significant financial challenge as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) emphasizes the country’s need for external financing amounting to $71.88 billion over the next three …

ISLAMABAD: According to sources, the Pakistani government has given assurances to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding the implementation of new taxes, amounting to Rs18 billion monthly, as part of …

$700 Million The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has confirmed the receipt of the second tranche of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) amounting to SDR 528 million, equivalent to $705.6 million, …

Cabinet Guidelines ISLAMABAD: The interim government’s recent deviation from a federal cabinet guidelines has triggered concerns, as it failed to recover approximately Rs95 billion from publicly-owned power sector companies. Instead, …

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: In an effort to promote economic stability and increase female workforce participation, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced interest-free loans for unemployed women to initiate …