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
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
Iran war leaves crisis-scarred countries counting the costIran war: Sri Lanka, Egypt, and Pakistan are struggling with rising energy costs. The Iran war has worsened their economic situations. Thes...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
India bull Chris Wood likes Pakistan stock market around IMF bailout cyclesJefferies strategist Christopher Wood says Pakistan offers high-beta opportunities around IMF bailout cycles, even as India remains his cor...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
IMF imposes 11 new conditions on Pakistan for its bailout programme, warns it against risks: ReportThe IMF has imposed 11 new conditions on Pakistan for its bailout program, raising concerns about tensions with India impacting fiscal stab...
19 May, 2025, 09.13 AM IST
After multilateral agency granted fresh loans to Pakistan, Experts say IMF in need of funding process reformsExperts urge the IMF to reform its funding processes and review conditions for loans after approving fresh funds for Pakistan amidst confli...
11 May, 2025, 05.36 AM IST
Pakistan has met all requirements for IMF bailout deal, finance official saysThe South Asian country has set challenging revenue targets in its annual budget to help it win approval from the IMF for a loan to stave o...
03 Jul, 2024, 11.54 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
Pakistan's $900 million munitions sale to Ukraine revealed in 'bombs for bailout' deal amid US pressurePakistan has reportedly sold $900 million worth of munitions to Ukraine in a covert deal influenced by US pressure. This "bombs for bailout...
19 Sep, 2023, 09.44 AM IST
Pakistan Army chief played role in securing funds from Saudi & UAE to fulfill IMF pre-conditions: PM Shehbaz SharifThe funds are part of a USD 6.5 billion bailout package the IMF approved in 2019, which analysts say is critical if Pakistan is to avoid de...
15 Apr, 2023, 07.46 PM IST
IMF reaches preliminary deal with Pakistan on $6 billion bailoutPakistan and the IMF originally signed the accord in 2019. But the release of a slightly over $1 billion tranche had been on hold since ear...
15 Jul, 2022, 08.47 AM IST
IMF likely to delay bailout package to Pakistan as talks for finalising deal still onThe IMF is also demanding details of more than $6.5 bn of commercial loans Pakistan has received from China in the past two and a half year...
15 Apr, 2019, 12.14 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
US to evaluate Pakistan's bailout request on meritThe spokesperson was responding to a question on the request made by Pakistan for a USD 8 bailout package.
12 Oct, 2018, 12.01 AM IST
Cash-strapped Pakistan to approach IMF for bailout packageThe decision was taken by PM Imran Khan who had in the past opposed such measures to support the economy.
09 Oct, 2018, 07.51 AM 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