US-Pakistan tango: This risky double-game may dent Islamabad’s relations with Beijing, and also cause international humiliationIran's foreign minister refused to meet a US delegation in Pakistan, exposing Islamabad's risky diplomatic tightrope walk. This move, alleg...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
Hopes rise for Iran war deal despite nuclear sticking pointsOptimism is rising that the Iran war could be nearing a resolution after mediation efforts—led in part by Asim Munir—made progress on key i...
16 Apr, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
US Israel-Iran War Day 47: Pakistan mediation, IMF risk warnings and Trump’s ceasefire optimism drive parallel tracksIran War Day 47 Updates: The Iran-Israel war continues with signs of peace talks emerging. US President Donald Trump believes the conflict ...
15 Apr, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
Why stock market rose today? Sensex soars over 1,200 points, Nifty settles above 24,200. 5 key factors explainedIndian stock markets surged on Wednesday. The Sensex and Nifty saw substantial gains. Easing oil prices and renewed hopes for US-Iran peace...
15 Apr, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Pakistan’s KSE-100 surges 10,000 points in 2 days on US-Iran peace talk optimismPakistan's stock markets surged for a second consecutive session, with the KSE-100 index gaining significantly amid hopes of renewed US-Ira...
15 Apr, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Pakistan's stock markets rally: KSE-100 jumps 4,000 points on hopes for new US-Iran peace talks. What lies ahead?Pakistan’s stock markets surged on Tuesday, with the KSE-100 jumping nearly 4,000 points amid renewed optimism over possible fresh US-Iran ...
14 Apr, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Stocks sink, Iran move falters: Pakistan is a high-beta nationPakistan's attempt to mediate US-Iran talks and a related stock market rally ended quickly. The country's fortunes are tied to external eve...
13 Apr, 2026, 09.04 PM IST
Pakistan stock markets crash: KSE 100 plunges 6,000 points as US-Iran ceasefire talks collapsePakistan’s stock markets crashed on Monday, with its benchmark index KSE 100 plunging nearly 6,000 points after the ceasefire talks between...
13 Apr, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Pakistan, IMF reach staff-level agreement for $1.2 billion loan dealPakistan and the IMF have reached a staff-level agreement for a USD 1.2 billion loan, pending board approval. This funding, split between t...
15 Oct, 2025, 11.23 AM IST
Pakistan says the IMF has approved a $7 billion loanThe International Monetary Fund has approved a $7 billion loan for Pakistan, to be disbursed over 37 months. This decision follows more tha...
26 Sep, 2024, 12.37 AM IST
IMF reaches agreement with Pakistan for $7 billion extended fund facilityThe International Monetary Fund announced on Friday that it has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan for a $7 billion, 37-month lo...
13 Jul, 2024, 07.45 AM IST
Pakistan: Huge increase in power tariff to meet IMF demandAs Pakistan moves forward to meet the IMF terms, the federal cabinet authorised a significant increase in the electricity base rate through...
22 Jul, 2023, 12.50 PM IST
Imran Khan meets IMF officials, backs bailout deal struck by Pakistan govtEarlier, the IMF's resident representative Esther Perez Ruiz said in a statement that the meetings with political parties were to "seek ass...
08 Jul, 2023, 07.09 AM IST
Cash-strapped Pakistan explores external financing options after IMF dealThe Pakistan government is considering meeting its external financing needs through international bonds and concessional multilateral loans...
03 Jul, 2023, 11.54 AM IST
Pakistan interested in another loan from IMF to revive economy: ReportPrime Minister Sharif had revealed Pakistan's intentions to sign a follow-up bailout package during his telephonic conversation with the IM...
01 Jun, 2023, 06.19 PM IST
Volatile political situation in Pakistan delaying IMF deal: reportPakistan is in a political crisis, as the country awaits a USD 1.1 billion tranche of funding from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). T...
15 Mar, 2023, 03.35 PM IST
Pakistani PM approves IMF deal, Geo reports, without giving detailsCash-strapped Pakistan, pushed to the limit by last year's devastating floods, had been due to wrap up talks with the IMF on Thursday in a ...
09 Feb, 2023, 10.35 PM IST