New govt to pursue IMF for next loan program, says Ishaq Dar
The Finance Minister clarified that the existing program, whether completed or not, would expire on June 30, 2023.
China’s factory deflation steepens as demand wanes
China's factory gate prices fell at the fastest pace in seven years in May and quicker than forecasts, as faltering demand weighed...
Pakistan’s economy grew only 0.29pc in FY22-23
Dar unveils the Economic Survey of Pakistan a day before the budget, presenting a bleak picture of the economy.
Govt misses targets for all key economic indicators in FY23
Govt team to launch Economic Survey tomorrow
ECC approves Rs28b supplementary grants of nine ministries
Executive allowance for federal secretariat employees gets approved
Zardari calls for collaborative charter of economy to navigate economic situation
Amid Pakistan's ongoing economic challenges, Asif Ali Zardari, co-chairperson of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and a key ally in the ruling...
Budget season in full swing in Islamabad as govt scrambles for public’s support
Prime Minister calls high-level meeting to discuss relief measures for the public with a tight budget on the cards
WB projects two more dark years for Pakistan’s economic growth
Report predicts GDP rising by 2pc in FY24 as opposed to govt’s projection of 3.5pc
Govt approves 3.5% GDP growth target for fiscal year 2023-24
NEC approves Rs2.709 trillion Annual Development Plan for FY24
Govt decides inclusion of energy reforms in budget FY24
Four phases of solarisation programme for public buildings completed
Govt borrows Rs41b per day on average during one year in office
Domestic borrowing went up by Rs7.635tr since April 2022
ECC accords approval for issuing Rs9.5b guarantee for Hyderabad-Sukkur motorway
TSG of Rs 402b in favor of Ministry of Economic Affairs for debt servicing also approved
Pakistan ‘very hopeful’ of sealing IMF deal this month: PM Shehbaz
In total, about $2.7bn are left to be disbursed from the package, which is scheduled to expire this month
Govt likely to authorise FBR to collect FED on digital services in provinces
The Federal government is likely to authorize the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to collect Federal Excise Duty on digital services in...
IMF programme strays farther as fund rejects Pakistan’s request to lower loan requirements
“No option other than going to the IMF,” says Dr. Aisha Ghous Pasha