bailout package

IMF board expected to approve funds 4-6 weeks post-SLA, say Finance Ministry sources

Pakistan shares new pension scheme with global lender

It was one of IMF's requirements set for country for staff-level agreement

Country rep says wide-ranging steps to repair macroeconomic stability needed

PML-N will decide whether to accept IMF conditions or announce elections

IMF agrees to extend the stalled bailout programme by up to one year and increase the loan size to $8 billion

Monetary, fiscal initiative to help sustain economic growth in wake of Covid pandemic

Food security ministry releases funds for developing farming sector

Association official says sector has been hit hard due to prolonged closure

Global lender seeks monetary tightening, elimination of circular debt flow from first year of programme

Islamabad to initiate technical level discussions based on data and statistics

Ex-SBP governor and former finance minister Dr Hafiz Pasha calls capacity of the finance ministry shamefully low

Indian representatives level allegations that package will be utilised for militant activities

Finance minister says discussions are centred around policy measures

PTI govt eyes $22 billion in loans over next three years

Punjab Finance Minister Hashim Jawan Bakht insists results of reforms undertaken by govt will surface gradually

Finance Minister Asad Umar says rupee will nosedive against dollar, new investment will cease if deal not signed

Finance Minister Asad Umar brushes aside any rift between govt and IMF

Timing of meeting crucial as central bank is to announce interest rate on Friday

Finance minister says bailout deal likely at the end of IMF’s staff-level mission

IMF official says despite assistance from friendly countries, Pakistan needs aid package

Governor says Pakistan had taken benefit of $15 billion from GSP+ scheme

RDA chief highlights anti-graft zero-tolerance policy

Umar, Finger make first visual contact; IMF wants Pakistan to adopt steeper measures

Securing financial aid from Saudi Arabia and improvement in World Bank doing business ranking are some positives

Officials say 'substantive progress' has been made on the bailout package

Fund suggests slapping new taxes worth Rs160b, raising GST to 18%

Officials say FBR should clear their tax refund cases

Says the country on the verge of default due to rapidly worsening economic situation

The money will help national flag carrier meet debt obligations

Official summaries indicate inefficient ministerial handling

Board members, management wanted Rs3.5 billion per month to pay off debt