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IMF to Release $1.2 Billion for Pakistan in December After Board Approval
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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
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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
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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
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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…
IMF Urges Pakistan to Include SPS Officials in Asset Declarations
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Pakistan to broaden its asset declaration requirements by including officials appointed on the Special Pay Scale, in addition…
IMF Offers Pakistan Technical Assistance for New NFC Award
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reportedly offered technical assistance to Pakistan in drafting a new National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, proposing updates to the…
Finance Division Under Fire for Missing Details on Rs3.3bn IMF Funds
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The Finance Division came under scrutiny for failing to provide details of Rs3.3 billionn IMF budgetary funds, a lapse that immediately alarmed the Senate Standing…
FBR Tightens Sugar Mills Monitoring Ahead of Crushing Season
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced strict sugar mills monitoring measures ahead of the upcoming crushing season, making it compulsory for all mills…
Pakistan to Save $1 Billion Annually with Electric Vehicle Shift
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Pakistan is set to save around $1 billion every year in oil imports under its new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy, a major step toward economic…
Crude Oil Prices Jump 4% After US Sanctions on Russia
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Global crude oil prices jumped sharply on Thursday, climbing over 4% after the United States imposed sanctions on Russian oil refineries, raising concerns over global…
FBR and IMF Agree to Cut Pakistan’s Tax Collection Target
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reportedly agreed to reduce Pakistan’s tax collection target by Rs150 billion. The…
Govt Weighs Solar and Internet Taxes to Meet IMF Revenue Conditions
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The government is considering new taxes on solar panels and internet services in consultation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to meet revenue targets if…
IMF Projects Pakistan’s Economic Growth at 3.6pc
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Pakistan’s economic growth rate at 3.6 percent for the ongoing fiscal year, even as the financial impact of…
