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IMF Directs Pakistan to End Local Sales by Export Processing Zone Factories
Pakistan will prohibit factories operating in Export Processing Zones (EPZs) from selling their products in the local market beginning September 2026, as part of commitments made to the International…
S&P Upgrades Pakistan’s Sovereign Credit Rating to ‘B’ on IMF Reform Progress
S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Pakistan’s long-term sovereign credit rating from ‘B-‘ to ‘B’, citing improved institutional stability, successful implementation of International Monetary Fund (IMF) reforms, stronger foreign exchange…
Pakistan Eyes $10 Billion US Deal to Strengthen Rupee and Reserves
Pakistan has formally requested a $10 billion exchange stabilization facility from the United States, a source briefed on the matter told Reuters, in a move…
Gas Sector Debt Stalls IMF-Pakistan Talks Until September
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have failed to reach an agreement on how to resolve nearly Rs 1.7 trillion in circular debt accumulated…
Pakistan Eyes $6.7 Billion Saudi Oil Lifeline on Soft 15-Year Terms
Pakistan has requested a $6.7 billion concessional oil financing facility from Saudi Arabia to be repaid over 15 years, as the government moves to secure…
Govt Delays New Auto Policy After IMF, Tariff Board Fail to Agree
The federal government has extended the current auto policy by one year after talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Tariff Policy Board…
Pakistan to Receive Another $3.6 Billion in IMF Funding Over Next 14 Months
Pakistan is set to receive an additional $3.6 billion in financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)over the next 14 months under its ongoing lending programmes, subject…
Govt to Launch First-Ever Hybrid Sukuk Bonds This Fiscal Year
The Ministry of Finance has decided to launch hybrid Sukuk bonds for the first time in the history of the country during the current fiscal…
Climate Levy on Petrol and Diesel Doubled Under IMF Condition
The federal government has doubled the Climate Support Levy on petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) from Rs2.50 to Rs5 per litre, in compliance with a…
IMF Rejects Pakistan’s 1% EV Sales Tax Proposal Ahead of Auto Policy 2026-31
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially opposed Pakistan’s proposal to levy a reduced 1% electric vehicle (EV) sales tax. Consequently, this rejection creates severe…
IMF Rejects Real Estate Tax Relief Package in Budget FY 2026‑27
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has formally opposed the construction sector incentive package announced in the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27. The…
Govt Borrows Rs3.5 Trillion in 11 Months Despite IMF Warning
The federal government borrowed Rs3.5 trillion from commercial banks in the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data revealed…
Pakistan May Need New IMF Deal as $123 Billion Funding Gap Looms
Pakistan faces $123 billion in external financing requirements over the next five years, making an exit from International Monetary Fund (IMF) dependency highly unlikely during…
