Pakistan to repay USD 1.5 billion outstanding UAE debt by April 23Pakistan's central bank plans to settle a USD 1.5 billion loan with the United Arab Emirates by April 23. This move follows a USD 2 billion...
19 Apr, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
For a few billion dollars, Pakistan has landed in dire straitsPakistan is facing big economic stress after the UAE has demanded repayment of a multibillion-dollar deposit. This has strained the country...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Pakistan says all options on table for funding, weighs strategic fuel reservePakistan is exploring various financing options, including Eurobonds and commercial debt, to replace a $3.5 billion UAE facility and bolste...
14 Apr, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
IMF says it has made progress in Pakistan funding talksThe International Monetary Fund has reported significant progress in its discussions with Pakistan regarding funding facilities. Talks are ...
12 Mar, 2026, 10.04 AM 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
Can Pakistan fight India on borrowed money?India-Pakistan tensions: Following the Pahalgam attack, India is employing economic pressure tactics against Pakistan, including potential ...
06 May, 2025, 02.51 PM IST
IMF to assess Pakistan's external financing needs during performance review discussions: ReportThe IMF is sending a team to Pakistan next week. The team will discuss Pakistan's progress in securing billions of dollars in loans. Pakist...
10 Nov, 2024, 12.09 PM IST
IMF asks Pakistan to end preferential treatment to agriculture, textile sectorsThe IMF has urged Pakistan to eliminate special protections and tax breaks for its agriculture and textile sectors. These practices have hi...
14 Oct, 2024, 11.34 AM IST
Pakistan will face 'transitional pain,' says Finance minister as IMF approves $7 billion loanPakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has warned of 'transitional pain' following a $7 billion loan agreement with the IMF. The go...
27 Sep, 2024, 10.18 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
Pakistan paid over USD 3.5 billion in interest to IMFAccording to The Express Tribune, during the briefing by officials from the Ministry of Finance and the State Bank of Pakistan, it was disc...
02 Aug, 2024, 01.56 PM IST
Pakistan, IMF commence negotiations for release of $710 mn second tranche of $3 bn loanPakistan and the IMF have initiated discussions to secure the second tranche of a $3 billion bailout package, beginning on a positive note....
03 Nov, 2023, 02.21 PM IST
Pakistan seeks easing of 'tough conditions' on $6 billion IMF loan: Shaukat Tarin"The targets they have given us, that is tough... We have talked to them and they are very sympathetic," Tarin said, referring to a loan ag...
05 May, 2021, 08.37 PM IST
No IMF money to Pakistan to repay Chinese debt: US"We are working and making clear within the IMF that if it were going to supply any funding to Pakistan it would not be used to repay Chine...
13 Dec, 2018, 12.10 PM IST
IMF should evaluate CPEC projects objectively while granting bailout package to Pakistan: ChinaHe said an IMF team is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on November 7 to negotiate the programme, likely to span over a three-year period.
15 Oct, 2018, 04.28 PM IST
Imran Khan may find it tough to secure IMF bailoutThe US Senators have shot off a letter to Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin mentioning Pakistan, Sri ...
13 Aug, 2018, 07.30 AM IST
- Fearing IMF riders, Pak seeks allies aid
Pak is seeking a loan from friendly powers like US, China $ S Arabia.
28 Oct, 2008, 05.03 AM IST