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Allowing dual nationals to contest elections would require a constitutional amendment

IMF asks Pakistan to end state control of rupee

Will the government successfully complete the IMF programme?

Prime Minister Imran Khan meets Fund official during his visit to Washington

Rupee depreciates almost 49% since December 2017

As the central bank once again raised the interest rate to an eight-year high

The IMF asks Pakistan to end state control of the rupee to let the currency find its equilibrium against the US dollar

Lagarde says resignation to take effect from September 12, opening the way for the IMF to choose its next leader

In the past six sessions, the currency dropped a cumulative Rs2.54, or 1.61%

SBP has already raised interest rate by 575bps since May 2018

Main problem is low level of revenue collection relative to GDP

Loan programme aims to help country stabilise its economy

Dull trading witnessed as investors offload and choose to remain on sidelines

Cites strengthening of institutions and economic stabilisation as two main pillars

Despite IMF’s admission that structural weaknesses remained largely unaddressed in the past programmes

Workings in IMF report reveal rupee will lose over 27% due to weak economy

The prime minister should remember the promises says Wahab

IMF sees net addition of $34.6b despite repayment of $48b during PTI’s tenure

Asian Development Bank announces $10b in financing from 2020 to 2024

Lagarde’s nomination as ECB chief raises question of who will replace her at IMF

Announced to observe a 'black day' on July 6

While everyone talks about the burden, no one really comes close to seriously suggesting a significant cut

Finance adviser says 100,000 non-filers added to tax net with amnesty scheme

Hafeez Shaikh says nearly 137,000 people registered at the closure of the amnesty this week

Pakistan is preparing for the sale of Eurobonds, Sukuk and Chinese Renminbi bonds

Lender to immediately disburse $1 billion out of total package

If approved, first tranche of $500m will be released in current month

While it's unfair to criticise PTI for making tough choices it is also a fact that changes happened too late, too fast

Despite over 50% rupee depreciation, exports have remained stagnant

While it is crucial to meet IMF conditions, complying will only serve to push Pakistan further down the debt cycle

Agreements like $6b IMF deal may now escape cabinet’s scrutiny

Says final agreement reflects concessions that Pakistan won in negotiations

Senate passes resolution condoling Morsi’s death

Committee’s response comes as government fails to satisfy concerns of legislators

Says there is no option but to redouble efforts for improving economic situation

Fresh plunge comes amid mounting import payment and foreign debt repayment pressure

Chairmen of five export sectors say following dictates of IMF will spell disaster for country

May attract global fund managers but it will be at the cost of economy

Could also increase tax on interest income to 30%

For long-term results, govt will need to take guidance from other countries

Former finance minister says international lender’s conditions were tougher in Oct

While the government needs to shore up revenues, it can’t keep squeezing industry to do so

Protesters say the deal will result in inflation, unemployment, privatisation of assets and imposition of more taxes

Steps taken by the government “to manage the economy” will bring stability in the near term

Country reaps windfall economic gains since inception of corridor

IMF hopes the deal can create fiscal space for a substantial increase in social spending

It remains to be seen whether Hafeez Shaikh will be able to pull through the much-needed reform

It made the hefty borrowing against the target of Rs600b for the auction

Projects inflation at 8.5%, pointing towards unimpressive economic outlook

PM's words are not soothing because they demand unconditional sacrifice with no promising future