IMF deal

Calls public debt unsustainable which is at heart of economic challenges

Says new deal to succeed SBA expiring in March key to country’s credit profile

Unrealistic measures in budget lead to Rs1tr less allocations for interest payments

Urges Pakistan to continue working with IMF toward macroeconomic reforms, sustainable economic recovery

Institutions must remain in their jurisdictions for next 15 years to allay country’s economic woes, says Shehbaz

Felicitates PM Shehbaz for reaching the agreement

MPC notes potential upside risks to inflation outlook have increased from last meeting on June 12

Finance minister allegedly tries to snatch journalist’s mobile phone, asks guards to throw it away

Foreign Office terms debate 'speculative', says nuclear programme not on agenda with any 'govt, financial institution'

Finance minister thwarts default rumours, says economic indicators moving in the right direction

The low forex reserves, currently at a nine-year low, raise the risk of default on foreign debt repayment

PPP chairman says former PM was exploiting K-P, Punjab govts to hurt country’s economic interests

PML-N says Imran could face treason charges for ‘subverting Constitution’

Budget sized increased by Rs400b to Rs9.9tr

K-P warns of deficit provincial budget otherwise

The Planning Commission is an expensive parking place for professional members running into each other

Says ‘fascist’ govt imposing burden of taxes worth 1.6 trillion on people

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

The IMF has asked Pakistan to end state control of the rupee and let the currency move freely

Report states country bound to implement FATF action plan in three months as part of $6b loan conditions

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

Despite over 50% rupee depreciation, exports have remained stagnant

If the purpose of the IMF is to deter the government from borrowing by raising its cost, the idea seems self-defeating

Analysts trace historical roots, talk about long-standing structural problems

As policymakers worry about stabilisation, they also need to start thinking about a coherent industrial strategy

The august house looked like a wrestling arena during the all-important budget session

Currency moved both ways within a range of Rs156.50 to Rs157.07

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

Significant amount will now be recovered under a deal with the IMF

Currency has recovered a total of Rs2.21 in past three days to Rs149.74 to the greenback

Gets support from Saudi Arabia’s facility for oil supply on deferred payment

Looks to generate additional revenue to collect over Rs2tr through sales tax

Shah, Rabbani ask govt to present all conditions before parliament