Government in talks with IMF: Asad Umar
— Says IMF will soon visit Pakistan — Tells India will face losses due to increased duties — Emphasises ‘need to groom professionals’ ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Asad Umar on Thursday said that…
PML-N seeks PM’s apology for taking ‘U-turn’ by approaching IMF
–PML-N spokesperson says terms of proposed agreement with IMF should be made public ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday demanded that Prime Minister Imran Khan should “at least apologise…
Close to reaching agreement with IMF, says Asad Umar
PESHAWAR: Finance Minister Asad Umar on Monday said that the country is close to reaching an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in order to secure a financial assistance package. The…
PPP demands details of negotiations with IMF
–Claims PM’s meeting ‘another sign of his inconsistency’ ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) said on Monday that the government should disclose details of negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and various…
Marriyum questions govt’s ‘drama’ over IMF programme
ISLAMABAD: Reacting to the likely meeting between Prime Minister Imran Khan and International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation, Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led federal government has already…
IMF wants ‘decisive policies, reforms’ from Pakistan
–IMF chief says Fund ready to support Pakistan in a ‘constructive meeting’ with PM in Dubai –Both sides agree to work together on reforms aimed at reducing imbalances, laying the foundations of…
Pakistan ripe for investment, PM tells investors in Dubai
–Imran addresses World Govt Summit, says reforms undertaken by PTI govt have started to bear fruit –Says PTI govt tackling fiscal deficit by increasing exports, attracting investment –UAE crown prince receives PM…
IMF agrees to lend $6bn to Pakistan: sources
–IMF team accepts govt’s stance of not further jacking up electricity prices –Lauds govt’s approach towards the state-owned loss-making organisations –Repayment of IMF loan taken in 2013 will start from June this…
Reconstituted NFC agrees to divide resources in line with 18th Amendment
–Centre, provinces complain about being under-resourced –Six sub-committees to handle differences between centre, provinces –Provinces to be part of the dialogue with IMF on fiscal arrangements ISLAMABAD: In the first meeting of…
Another round of talks between Pakistan, IMF ends ‘fruitless’
–IMF demands further devaluation of rupee, increase in tax collection as well as interest rate Another round of talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ended ‘fruitless’ on Tuesday, as both…
Mini-budget on Jan 23 will revive economy, Asad Umar claims
–Finance minister says Pakistan not considering IMF bailout for now –Says budget will remove tax anomalies, facilitate investors –PPP’s Sherry opposes budget, says new taxes are being imposed every month KARACHI: Finance…
IMF says never called Asad Umar arrogant
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has denied terming Finance Minister Asad Umar as “arrogant”, as claimed by a Pakistani journalist earlier this week. Economic analyst Ihteshamul Haq had on Thursday attributed such remarks…
[VIDEO]: IMF calls Asad Umar ‘arrogant’, journalists claim
A short clip of a talk show aired on the local TV channel is making rounds on social media on Friday where Economist and journalist Ihteshamul Haq claimed that the International Monetary…
PM announces biggest anti-money laundering operation
–Highlighting self-reliance, PM Imran urges investors to promote wealth creation, profitability –Foreign Office told to promote country’s soft image at int’l fora through proactive economic diplomacy ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on…
Naeemul Haque shoots down reports of mid-term elections
–Says govt will cooperate with IMF LAHORE: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Naeemul Haque on Sunday refuted reports of a mid-term election, claiming that it was simply impossible. Naeemul…
IMF to check Pakistan’s debt sustainability before giving loan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday said that Pakistan’s capacity to return loans will be assessed, adding that it will consider the details of the previous loans before giving new loans.…
No urgency for IMF programme, says Asad Umar
–Finance minister says reviewing agreements related to CPEC ‘not off the table’ –Says Pakistan will not take ‘any kind of unilateral step’ in granting India MFN trade status Pakistan is in no…