IMF approves Pakistan loan review, clears $1.2 billion in new disbursementsThe International Monetary Fund has approved Pakistan's loan review. This unlocks 1.2 billion dollars for the nation. Pakistan receives fre...
09 Dec, 2025, 07.17 AM IST
Saudi Arabia major source of cheap foreign loans for Pakistan: reportSaudi Arabia remains a key lender for Pakistan, offering loans at a 4% interest rate, significantly lower than other sources. Pakistan reli...
21 Sep, 2025, 11.04 AM IST
Pakistan's economy has much more to lose than India's due to ongoing tensions, warns Moody's RatingsMoody's Ratings warns that sustained tensions with India could significantly hinder Pakistan's economic growth and undermine its fiscal con...
05 May, 2025, 02.46 PM IST
Pakistan just had a close shave. Can it afford to fight India?India-Pakistan: Following the terror attack in Pahalgam, allegedly linked to Pakistani operatives, India has taken strong retaliatory measu...
25 Apr, 2025, 06.17 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
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
IMF asks Pakistan to 'impose' tax on monthly pensions, says 'new bailout programme' will require reformsThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has requested Pakistan to impose a tax on monthly pensions exceeding Rs 100,000 as part of a new bail...
20 May, 2024, 11.38 AM IST
IMF approves final USD 1.1 bn tranche for Pakistan's bailout packageThis latest funding marks the third and final installment of a USD 3 billion standby arrangement with the IMF, crucial for Pakistan to stav...
30 Apr, 2024, 08.31 AM IST
Pakistan and IMF discussing new multi-billion-dollar program, finance minister saysPakistan engages with IMF for multi-billion dollar loan, focusing on economic reforms. Finance minister aims for an extended program post $...
16 Apr, 2024, 09.32 AM IST
IMF board approves $700 million disbursement for PakistanThe IMF's executive board approved an immediate disbursement of around $700 million for Pakistan Thursday. The funds were unlocked after th...
12 Jan, 2024, 09.32 AM IST
Pakistan establishment focus on protecting N-prog even as economy in a free-fallSpecifically, the financial institution has demanded that Pakistan provide assurance that its balance of payments deficit is fully financed...
21 Mar, 2023, 06.40 PM IST
IMF agrees to resume Pakistan loan program, to distribute $1.2 bn in August: ReportBloomberg, quoting officials, claimed that a $1.2 billion disbursement is expected in August after IMF management gives its final approval....
13 Jul, 2022, 06.31 PM IST
Pakistan to face 'more difficult times': PM Shehbaz SharifHe made the remarks while addressing his party Senators just a day after his government clinched an understanding with the IMF to put on tr...
23 Jun, 2022, 10.51 PM IST
IMF board approves $1 billion disbursement for PakistanPakistan's GDP growth is expected to reach 4% this year, but its economy remains vulnerable to flare-ups of COVID-19, tighter international...
03 Feb, 2022, 09.45 AM IST
Tax cheats to get free pass in Pakistan if they help build houses in the countryWith revenue collections slowing amid the coronavirus pandemic, Khan is trying to tap illegal wealth that’s estimated to be as large as 56 ...
23 Jul, 2020, 08.55 AM IST
Pakistan to seek IMF bailout despite $6 bln Saudi rescue: Pak finance ministryOn Tuesday, Islamabad announced Saudi Arabia had agreed to give Pakistan $3 billion in foreign currency support for a year and a further lo...
24 Oct, 2018, 11.45 AM IST
- S&P's lowers ratings on Pak currency debts
Standard & Poor's has reduced the rating on Pakistan's senior unsecured local currency debt to 'CCC+' from 'B-', and that of the foreign cu...
14 Nov, 2008, 04.31 PM IST