Pakistan Assumes Chairmanship of G-24, Vows to Advocate Fairer Global Financial System
Pakistan has assumed the chairmanship of the Group of 24 (G-24), a coalition of developing countries, reaffirming its commitment to…
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IMF Projects 1.3% Economic Contraction in Pakistan Amid Iran War
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a 1.3 per cent contraction in Pakistan’s regional economic outlook this year, citing…
Pakistan to Chair IMF and World Bank Governing Boards in 2027, First Time Since 1953
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, who also serves as Pakistan’s governor to the World Bank, has been…
Finance Minister Aurangzeb Discusses Targeted Fuel Subsidies with Senior IMF Official
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb discussed targeted fuel subsidies aimed at protecting vulnerable communities and maintaining social stability during a meeting…
KP Governor’s Rule Triggers Sell-Off in Stock Market
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under sustained selling pressure, pushing the benchmark KSE-100 Index below the 166,000-point mark amid…
IMF Says AI-Driven Productivity Gains Could Help Offset Asia’s Ageing Population Challenges
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said productivity gains driven by artificial intelligence (AI) could help offset the economic pressures…
IMF Borrowing Countries Grapple with Mounting Debt Pressures
Countries borrowing from international lenders are facing growing debt pressures, with concerns mounting over corruption, secrecy in loan agreements and…
Pakistan Stock Market Slips as Geopolitical Tensions Offset IMF Staff-Level Deal
Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index declined 0.6 per cent week-on-week, losing 1,066 points to close at 167,089 as geopolitical tensions, rising…
Government Yet to Convince IMF Pakistan’s Economic Growth Is Sufficient to Reduce Poverty and Boost Exports
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its 2026 Article IV consultation with Pakistan and reached a staff-level agreement that…
Pakistan, IMF reach staff-level agreement on $1.2bn loan tranche
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement (SLA) on the fourth review of the country’s…
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