IMF prepares to discuss Pakistan budget plans as funding lifeline nears
Negotiations over key budget targets are one of last hurdles. IMF prepares to discuss Pakistan budget plans as funding lifeline…
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Honda Atlas extends longest production shutdown till May 15
This is 4th time Honda has extended plant shut down since March. Honda Atlas extends longest production shutdown till May…
Current account posts surplus for first time since Nov 2020
During the last nine months, CAD has declined 74.1% year-on-year. Current account posts surplus for first time since Nov 2020….
Pakistan shares plan to secure $3bn financing with IMF
Islamabad has informed IMF about its plan to secure a $450m RISE-II loan. Pakistan shares plan to secure $3bn financing…
Bill seeking approval for election funds rejected by NA & Senate committees
Finance ministry refuses to provide funds citing strict IMF conditions. Bill seeking approval for election funds rejected by NA &…
IMF ‘expresses confidence’ in reaching staff-level agreement with Pakistan ‘soon’
IMF official hopes Pakistan will complete programme in time. IMF ‘expresses confidence’ in reaching staff-level agreement with Pakistan ‘soon’. The…
Pakistan’s economic crisis likely turning into catastrophe, Atif Mian warns
Economist blames “foolish policy choices” for economic woes. Pakistan’s economic crisis likely turning into catastrophe, Atif Mian warns. Economist Atif…
SBP jacks up key rate to record high of 21%
Inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reached an all-time high of 35.37 per cent year-on-year. SBP jacks up…
China rolls over $2bn loan to Pakistan, Dar confirms
“I am happy to confirm that this had been rolled over,” Dar says. China rolls over $2bn loan to Pakistan,…
SBP-held reserves fall to less than a month’s import cover
Forex reserves have decreased by $345m to $4.2bn. SBP-held reserves fall to less than a month’s import cover. As Pakistan…