EconomyPakistani rupee gains strength as IMF loan eases pressure Arshad KhanOctober 6, 2024October 19, 20250The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported an increase in reserves following the first IMF loan tranche of $1.02 billion….
EconomyIMF approves $7 billion bailout package for Pakistan Arshad KhanSeptember 25, 2024October 19, 20250Two months ago, Islamabad secured a three-year EFF agreement with the IMF aimed at achieving macroeconomic stability and inclusive growth….
EconomyIMF wants Pakistan to end price controls on key agricultural products Arshad KhanSeptember 5, 2024October 19, 20250IMF has banned provincial subsidies on electricity and gas throughout the 37-month loan programme IMF wants Pakistan to end price…
EconomyMoody’s raises Pakistan’s credit ratings to ‘Caa2’ Arshad KhanAugust 28, 2024October 19, 20250The country depends on timely support from government partners to meet its external debt obligations. Moody’s raises Pakistan’s credit ratings…
EconomyPakistan seeks $4bn loan from Middle Eastern banks Arshad KhanAugust 23, 2024October 2, 20250Pakistan has pitched about $20bn in foreign borrowing for the current FY budget, besides another $3bn rollover from the UAE…
EconomyPakistan’s forex reserves inch up by $51.1 million Arshad KhanAugust 9, 2024October 2, 20250The SBP’s reserves have decreased by $236.2 million, or 2.52 per cent, since the start of the current fiscal year….
EconomyPakistan paid $3.5 billion in interest to IMF, Senate Committee told Arshad KhanAugust 2, 2024October 2, 20250In the last four years, Pakistan borrowed over $6.26 billion from the IMF and repaid $4.52 billion. ISLAMABAD: Over the…
EconomyPakistan to privatise energy sector in 2025: Details inside Waqas BanooriJuly 28, 2024October 2, 20250The privatisation initiative is part of a broader economic reform agenda that Pakistan has committed to in exchange for financial…
EconomyLatest IMF Agreement Improves Pakistan’s Funding Prospects: Moody’s Arshad KhanJuly 16, 2024October 2, 20251Pakistan’s external position remains fragile, with high external financing requirements over the next three to five years. ISLAMABAD: The International…
EconomyPakistan, IMF reaches staff-level agreement on $7bn bailout deal Arshad KhanJuly 13, 2024October 2, 20250The program under the 2023 Stand-By Agreement (SBA) aims to capitalize on the hard-won macroeconomic stability achieved over the past…