IMF

KSE-100 index rises 414.56 points, settles at 62,393.74

Despite outflows due to foreign debt repayment, the reserves remain robust

Govt backtracks; agrees to making principal, interest payments from budget

Under IMF arrangement, shortfall of over 1% may necessitate a mini-budget

Lifts 2024 growth outlook, predicts ‘election year’ could boost economic activity

Rajput credits this positive shift to strict fiscal discipline, adherence to conditions of IMF Standby Agreement

IMF programme becomes root problem, prevents SBP from lowering key rate

Govt increases financial support for poor in line with commitment to IMF

SIFC arm gives directive to seek lender’s approval for Rs1.27tr debt settlement plan

Falls short of target as investors demand higher rate of profit on possible policy hike

Says GDP growth will mostly be higher for Asia-Pacific countries

Settles at 279.67 vs dollar with better foreign currency inflows

Interim govt assures IMF there will be transparency in anti-graft bodies

Second fuel price hike implemented in three months to meet IMF conditions

Stays below 280 vs dollar in inter-bank dealings

Privatisation efforts stall as finance minister counteroffers 10% interest

KSE-100 index rises 657.19 points, settles at 63,939.41

Says risks have emerged to debt sustainability, ability to pay back IMF loans

IMF releases staff level report on state of economy

Expects economy to expand 2-2.5% in FY24, FBR to collect Rs10tr in taxes

Closes at Rs279.90/$ on signing of $3b UAE investment agreement

They will lead to uninterrupted flow of loans

Pakistan wants global lender’s team to visit country this month

Reaches $397m in Dec, as imports reduced to $4.09b, remittances reached $2.38b

Positive economic developments propel rupee to close at Rs280.10/$

SBP confirms UAE has rolled over two $1b deposits, which were maturing soon

PM says PTI founder in jail for inciting riots; expresses optimism about stability after election

Short-term borrowing made to repay financing acquired in past

KSE-100 index adds 123 points, or 0.2% WoW, settles at 64,638

Anticipates higher economic growth at 3%, lower current account deficit at $4 billion in current fiscal year 2023-24

Hits 1.6% as SPI records inflation at 44.16% for the week

KSE-100 index crawls up 20.07 points, settles at 64,637.64

Disbursements to Pakistan will hit $1.9b after this amount

Dollar demand for fuel imports decreases after oil price fall

Another IMF programme may be required to ensure smooth debt repayments

Sixth day of gains fuelled by positive IMF outlook, increased inflows

Cite PSX emerging as best-performing market in second half of 2023 as evidence

Gains ground for 4th straight day, ahead of IMF board meeting

Inflation struggles, plant closures, and export successes shape complex year

Workers contribute more than exporters at Rs158b, marking 38% increase

In turn, banks will lend money to govt to bridge budget shortfall

SBP’s reserves grow after arrival of funding from multilateral lenders

Say upcoming govt should resolve energy crisis by supplying affordable electricity and gas

Planning Commission comes up with estimate to improve governance

Post IMF, investors express faith in economic reforms, timely debt repayment

Release Rs131b to state-owned power companies without recovering dues

Trade deficit shrinks over 40% reaching $1.7 billion in December

Urges incoming govt to take sustainable measures for economic revival

Petroleum consumption dips 7% to 1.24m tons in December

Persistent rise in food, energy prices drives inflation higher