ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have finalized a staff-level agreement on the second and final review within the Stand-By Arrangement, clearing the path for the disbursement of …
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PBC Announces Call for Five-Year IMF Programme to Strengthen Economic Resilience
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadIMF Programme KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) is urging the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to consider a more extended five-year funding programme, as opposed to the typical three-year arrangement, …
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IMF Programme Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Omar Ayub Khan reiterated his party’s commitment to not obstruct the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, highlighting the importance of transparency and accountability in …
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S&P Global Considers Upgrading Pakistan’s Credit Rating Post-February 8 Elections
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadS&P Global Ratings, a prominent credit rating agency, has suggested the possibility of an upgrade in Pakistan’s credit rating following the emergence of a new political government after the general …
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On Sunday, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reportedly pressured Pakistan to implement an increase in gas tariffs, as per sources. The requested hike, extending potentially up to 41 percent, is …
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Despite a period of stability lasting over two months, currency experts are warning of potential shocks to the exchange rate in March. Several factors, including the economic performance in the …
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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 …
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Economy
Argentina obtains $7.5 billion bailout package from IMF to avert default
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadArgentina obtains a $7.5 billion bailout package Argentina obtained a $7.5 billion bailout package from the IMF to avert default. After Sri Lanka and Pakistan, Argentina is the third country …
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Analysts Predict another key Policy Rate Hike to meet IMF Conditions
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is likely to hike the key policy rate again on Monday (July 31) to rein in inflation, in line with the conditions of …
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Politics
IMF gets in writing assurance from political parties for $3 billion SBA for Pakistan
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadIMF gets in writing assurance ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s major political parties, namely the Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), have come together and …