IMF talks

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

Disagreement persists over ‘irrational demand’ for high taxes on salaried class

Talks to undertake revenue and budget targets for FY24-25 and other matters

Outlay set at around Rs18tr, up 24% from this year's original budget

Despite inflation at 20-month low, it maintains 22% rate amid IMF talks

Sindh CM says provincial share cannot be reduced

Security, economic situation complicates Islamabad’s position

Staff-level agreement will follow once the few remaining points are closed, says IMF’s resident representative

Duration of the talks cannot be confirmed but we intend to wrap these up at the soonest, says Finance Secretary

Two sides agree on a set of measures to help Pakistan avoid looming default

Miftah Ismail, Aisha Ghous Pasha among others join talks virtually

Tarin assures Schafer remaining conditions for $800m will be met in a month

Utilising other available options to stabilise economy, says finance minister

Asad Umar tells envoys country in talks with China, UAE for bailout package

Challenges in energy and external sectors threaten progress; Fund also projects 5% growth for country this year

10th review of economy will end in first week of Feb

The lender in disagreement over new tax measures, forex reserves

Gilani says the Gawadar Port would serve as a catalyst of national development.