IMF economy

Pakistan faces $130bn debt with $29bn due in 12 months; can short-term economic gains hold against public discontent?

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

Chaired by finance minister, committee will develop plan in two weeks

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

Premier’s Rs246 billion relief package also a hurdle

The IMF said India was facing a "broadly positive outlook" thanks to "strengthening investment"