IMF

KSE-100 index soars 724.99 points, settles at 59,811.34

Privatisation minister reveals difficulties faced in putting together a credible PIA board

Info minister tells Senate value of country’s currency would further improve after receiving IMF’s second tranche

KSE-100 index climbs 2,023 points, or 3.5% WoW, closes at 59,086

Reduced CAD, restructuring initiatives with China drive projected decline

Currency declined by Rs0.14 settling at Rs285.27 against greenback

Says tackling debt position should be 'top priority' of reform agenda

Reach $7.2 billion on account of debt repayment

Country’s risk premium falls notably, Eurobond prices increase

Talks for fresh loan programme can begin with lender

Assumes dollar will cost little less than Rs300 on average by June next year

Pakistan is expected to receive the second loan tranche of $700 million next month

KSE-100 index surges 827.17 points, settles at 58,198.76

Why did past reviews breed acrimony while this one sailed through smoothly?

cutting services would create a healthcare crisis in Islamabad, Lahore and surrounding areas of Punjab and K-P

KSE-100 index soars 1,671 points, or 3% WoW, closes at 57,063

IMF revises debt, interest cost projections due to slippages in expenditures

Likely to touch record high at 75,000 on back of rate cut, political stability

Biden, Xi reopen presidential hotline, curb fentanyl in talks

Caretaker Finance Minister hints that more loan programmes will be needed as the economy remains fragile.

District offices set up with powers to cut off utility connections of non-filers

Lender doesn’t agree with growth, CAD projections

Reaches Rs286.50/$ while gold surges amid global tensions

Currency sees relief, dips below Rs288; RDA reaches new record of $6.89 billion

Businessmen seek access to finance with reduction in policy rate

KSE-100 index climbs 716.96 points, settles at 57,397.03

Interim finance minister signals prolonged engagement with lender

IMF is almost convinced and is gearing up to dole out the second tranche

Currency declines amidst IMF review; govt raises Rs1.16tr in T-bill auction

Fund's top official urges increase in tax collection to sustain economy

Closes at Rs287.87 as market eyes IMF review, potential inflows from China

Hits seven-week low near Rs287.50 against US dollar

Rejects fiscal numbers; govt proposes 40% tax on banks’ windfall profits

Pakistan’s desire to bring IMF on board, make it realise there won’t be any pilferage, wastage is a challenge itself

Pakistan tells IMF economic growth will be in range of 3% to 3.5% this year

Currency has dropped around Rs8.5 vs dollar in past 11 days

Govt seeks assistance over and above current IMF programme

Review team also curious about SIFC

Global lender’s review team will land in country on Nov 2 for $700m installment

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 212 points, settles at 50,944

Petroleum levy up 362% while subsidies plummet to Rs2.5 billion in July-Sept period

Sirajul Haq says disheartening to see country seeking IMF’s permission to cut power tariff

Countries taking IMF funds are compelled to follow economically destructive fiscal, monetary policies

Petroleum Division’s summary suggests increasing tariff by 172% for domestic consumers

IMF urges member countries to fill $1.2 billion gap in $3 billion subsidy account endorsed by membership in 2021

Finance ministry officials say both heads regretted due to busy schedules

Puts deficit at Rs8.2tr, higher than target, leading to extra Rs1.3tr borrowing

Kakar emphasizes crucial role of newspapers in fostering environment where diverse opinions are heard

Reduces inflation projection to 23.6% for current fiscal year

Despite missed targets, research house projects positive outlook