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Govt Expands Asset Disclosure Rule to Grade 17+ Officers
The government has made it mandatory for all officers in BPS-17 and above to publicly declare their assets, fulfilling a key condition of Pakistan’s IMF…
Pakistan to Address IMF Governance Gaps Ahead of $1.2bn Loan Review
Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that all gaps flagged in its latest governance and corruption assessment will be fixed before the Fund’s…
Pakistan’s Unemployment Rate Hits 7.1% as Average Wages Surge
The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) released its latest Labor Force Survey yesterday, revealing a challenging shift in the country’s job market. Pakistan’s unemployment rate…
IMF Flags Pakistan’s Weak Fiscal Controls, Urges Urgent Cash & Budget Reforms
Pakistan’s fiscal system has once again come under scrutiny as the IMF flagged serious weaknesses in cash management, budget oversight and financial controls, warning that…
IMF Warns of Corruption Risks in Pakistan’s SWFs
Pakistan’s sovereign wealth funds have come under international scrutiny as the IMF warned that weak governance, political influence and limited transparency are creating serious corruption…
PTA Taxes Will Stay High as IMF Blocks Any Mobile and Telecom Sector Tax Reductions in Pakistan
Claims circulating on social media about upcoming reductions in PTA taxes on mobile phones and telecom services are not grounded in reality. The conversation gained…
IMF Warns Pakistan of Deep Governance Flaws, Links Reforms to Next Loan Tranche
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has flagged systemic governance challenges in Pakistan, urging urgent reforms to strengthen transparency, accountability, and institutional efficiency. The warning comes…
SBP Reserves Hit a Four-Year High as Pakistan Awaits IMF Inflow
Foreign exchange reserves of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) hit a four-year high this week. The central bank reported a $22 million increase during…
Pakistan to Re-Enter Global Debt Markets with New Eurobond Issuance
Pakistan is preparing to return to the international debt markets next year through a new Eurobond issuance, ending a nearly five-year break. The move, confirmed…
IMF to Release $1.2 Billion for Pakistan in December After Board Approval
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has scheduled its executive board meeting for December 8, 2025, to approve a $1.2 billion disbursement for Pakistan under two…
Pakistan Pays $2.69 Billion in IMF Interest Since 2008, Including $533 Million in Surcharges
Pakistan has paid a total of $2.69 billion (SDR 1.90 billion) in interest to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) since 2008, including $533 million (SDR…
IMF Seeks Special Audit of Pakistan’s Supplementary Grants
The IMF has called for a special audit of Pakistan’s supplementary grants issued over the past ten years to boost transparency and strengthen public finance…
Pakistan Unveils Landmark Industrial Policy to Drive Investment and Modernize Industry
Pakistan is preparing to roll out its first-ever Industrial Policy, a landmark move aimed at attracting investment, streamlining regulations, and strengthening the industrial framework. According…
