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IMF Approves Rs. 830 Billion Power Subsidy for Pakistan, Flags Tariff Hike Next Year
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has allowed Pakistan to allocate Rs. 830 billion for power subsidies in the FY2026-27 budget, while introducing a condition for an electricity tariff increase in January 2027, government…
Pakistan to Repay $3.5bn UAE Debt This Month
Pakistan will repay $3.5 billion debt to the United Arab Emirates this month, ending speculation about rollover extensions, according to senior cabinet officials briefing reporters.…
IMF Likely to Release $1.2 Billion to Pakistan in May 2026
The International Monetary Fund is expected to release around $1.2 billion to Pakistan following a scheduled executive board meeting in the first week of May, as part of the…
IMF Clears $1.2 Billion Deal After Fresh Fiscal Assurances
Pakistan is likely to receive around $1.2 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after both sides reached a staff-level agreement, giving the country some…
Pakistan & IMF Fail to Reach Staff-Level Agreement After Virtual Talks
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) failed to reach a staff-level agreement. The crucial negotiations covered the third review of the 37-month Extended Fund…
Pakistan, IMF Near Deal on Rs13.45 Trillion Revised FBR Tax Target for FY2025-26
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are close to reaching a staff-level agreement to revise the Federal Board of Revenue’s tax target to Rs13.45 trillion for FY2025-26, reflecting…
Salaried Pakistanis Pay 352% More Tax Than Major Business Sectors Combined
A recent study has revealed a striking imbalance in Pakistan’s tax system, showing that the country’s salaried class paid 352 percent more taxes than exporters,…
IMF Delegation Arrives in Pakistan for Key Economic Review Talks
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation has arrived in Pakistan to begin a crucial round of economic review discussions under the country’s ongoing bailout programme.…
Pakistan’s Foreign Debt Interest Bill Jumps 84% in Three Years to $3.59 Billion
Pakistan’s interest payments on foreign loans have surged 84% over the past three years, reaching $3.59 billion, highlighting the growing cost of external borrowing. Rising…
Pakistan Plans Electricity Subsidies Only for ‘Deserving Consumers’ if IMF Approves
he Power Division Pakistan has finalized a plan to limit electricity subsidies only to eligible households, targeting low-income consumers identified through the Benazir Income Support…
IMF Cautions Pakistan on Electricity Tariff Hikes Amid Reforms
The International Monetary Fund has warned that Pakistan’s proposed electricity tariff increases must be carefully structured to avoid placing extra financial burden on middle and…
Pakistan Records Surprise Fiscal Surplus of Rs 542 Billion in First Half of FY26
Pakistan posted an unexpected fiscal surplus of Rs 542 billion, equal to 0.4% of GDP, in the first half of fiscal year 2026, marking a…
IMF Team to Visit Pakistan for Third Review This Month
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation is expected to visit Pakistan later this month to conduct the third review of the country’s ongoing economic program,…
