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Fiscal deficit narrows to 2.9pc in 7MFY21

Fiscal deficit narrows to 2.9pc in 7MFY21

WB puts Pakistan growth rate at 1.3pc

WB puts Pakistan growth rate at 1.3pc

India's Apr-Oct fiscal deficit tops 126pc of full year target

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India's Apr-Oct fiscal deficit tops 126pc of full year target

India's Apr-Aug fiscal deficit passes 109pc of full year budget target

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India's Apr-Aug fiscal deficit passes 109pc of full year budget target

Moody's upgrades Pakistan's outlook from 'under review for downgrade' to 'stable', maintains B3 rating

Moody's upgrades Pakistan's outlook from 'under review for downgrade' to 'stable', maintains B3 rating

FY2019-20: Pakistan's fiscal deficit narrows to 8.1pc of GDP

FY2019-20: Pakistan's fiscal deficit narrows to 8.1pc of GDP

India posts record fiscal deficit as coronavirus hits economy

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India posts record fiscal deficit as coronavirus hits economy

Pakistan fiscal deficit to hit 9.5pc of GDP: Fitch Ratings

Pakistan fiscal deficit to hit 9.5pc of GDP: Fitch Ratings

Pakistan's deficit and poverty rate to soar due to coronavirus

Pakistan's deficit and poverty rate to soar due to coronavirus

Fiscal deficit to surge, tax revenue to miss target this year: Hafeez Shaikh

Fiscal deficit to surge, tax revenue to miss target this year: Hafeez Shaikh

Pakistan's deficit under microscope as IMF review begins

Pakistan's deficit under microscope as IMF review begins

Govt aims to reduce fiscal deficit to 4pc, Senate told

Govt aims to reduce fiscal deficit to 4pc, Senate told

Tough economic reforms bearing fruits: Dr Hafeez Shaikh

Tough economic reforms bearing fruits: Dr Hafeez Shaikh

'IMF to release $1bn tranche for Pakistan soon'

'IMF to release $1bn tranche for Pakistan soon'

Close to reaching agreement with IMF, says Asad Umar

Close to reaching agreement with IMF, says Asad Umar

S&P downgrades Pakistan's rating to B-, says recovery to take longer

S&P downgrades Pakistan's rating to B-, says recovery to take longer

Total public debt & liabilities surpass Rs30 trillion: Finance Ministry

Total public debt & liabilities surpass Rs30 trillion: Finance Ministry

SBP hikes key interest rate by 25 basis points to 10.25%

SBP hikes key interest rate by 25 basis points to 10.25%

Mini-budget supports exports, but increases fiscal consolidation challenges: Moody’s

Mini-budget supports exports, but increases fiscal consolidation challenges: Moody’s

Fiscal deficit grew 18.62% in first quarter of FY19: SBP

Fiscal deficit grew 18.62% in first quarter of FY19: SBP

UN cuts 2019 growth forecast to below 4% for Pakistan

UN cuts 2019 growth forecast to below 4% for Pakistan

Finance Division clarifies news about current account deficit

Finance Division clarifies news about current account deficit

Chinese package details shared with IMF: Asad Umar

Chinese package details shared with IMF: Asad Umar

Fitch downgrades Pakistan’s rating to B-, maintains stable outlook

Fitch downgrades Pakistan’s rating to B-, maintains stable outlook

Pakistan’s GDP growth to slow to 4.3%-4.7% in FY19 and FY20: Moody’s

Pakistan’s GDP growth to slow to 4.3%-4.7% in FY19 and FY20: Moody’s

'Despite inheriting record fiscal deficit, govt facilitating the poor'

'Despite inheriting record fiscal deficit, govt facilitating the poor'

SBP raises key interest rate by 150 basis points to 10%

SBP raises key interest rate by 150 basis points to 10%

Devaluation 'inevitable', govt says after rupee falls to historic low

Devaluation 'inevitable', govt says after rupee falls to historic low

Explainer: Pakistan’s twin deficits and how can they be contained?

Explainer: Pakistan’s twin deficits and how can they be contained?

Fiscal deficit widens 1.4pc in first quarter of FY19

Fiscal deficit widens 1.4pc in first quarter of FY19

No headway made in first round of talks with IMF

No headway made in first round of talks with IMF

IMF sets stringent conditions for receiving bailout package

IMF sets stringent conditions for receiving bailout package

Pakistan's first tranche of $1 billion aid from Saudi Arabia to arrive on Monday: Asad Umar

Pakistan's first tranche of $1 billion aid from Saudi Arabia to arrive on Monday: Asad Umar

IMF proposes government to raise GST to 18% as part of comprehensive fiscal adjustment

IMF proposes government to raise GST to 18% as part of comprehensive fiscal adjustment

Current account deficit balloons 34% MoM in October to $1,218 million

Current account deficit balloons 34% MoM in October to $1,218 million

IMF raises questions over measures to rein in fiscal deficit

IMF raises questions over measures to rein in fiscal deficit

Pakistan’s economy to grow 2.9% annually from 2018-2023: EIU

Pakistan’s economy to grow 2.9% annually from 2018-2023: EIU

On eve of IMF talks, Pakistan says balance of payments crisis over

On eve of IMF talks, Pakistan says balance of payments crisis over

Pakistan to begin talks with IMF over yet another bailout

Pakistan to begin talks with IMF over yet another bailout

Pakistan’s gross external financing needs stand around $30 billion: Moody’s

Pakistan’s gross external financing needs stand around $30 billion: Moody’s

Rupee rebounds by Rs1.87 against dollar in inter-bank market

Rupee rebounds by Rs1.87 against dollar in inter-bank market

Pakistan’s economy to slow down to 4.8 percent in FY19: World Bank

Pakistan’s economy to slow down to 4.8 percent in FY19: World Bank

Pakistan confronted by difficult economic situation: IMF

Pakistan confronted by difficult economic situation: IMF

Seeking IMF bailout, the only feasible option: Report

Seeking IMF bailout, the only feasible option: Report

Imran Khan elected PM, as currency crisis looms

Imran Khan elected PM, as currency crisis looms

Finance minister-in-waiting given dossiers to tackle economic challenges

Finance minister-in-waiting given dossiers to tackle economic challenges

Pakistan to decide whether to seek IMF bailout 'by September'

Pakistan to decide whether to seek IMF bailout 'by September'

A narrow tax base to be the main challenge for next government: Moody’s

A narrow tax base to be the main challenge for next government: Moody’s

Painful structural adjustments on macro weaknesses await next government

Painful structural adjustments on macro weaknesses await next government

IMF bailout on the cards as Pakistan elects new government

IMF bailout on the cards as Pakistan elects new government

Experts point at caretaker govt for keeping mum over critical economic issues

Experts point at caretaker govt for keeping mum over critical economic issues

Govt gives go-ahead to $3.3 billion foreign borrowings obtained in last one year

Govt gives go-ahead to $3.3 billion foreign borrowings obtained in last one year

Pakistan to secure another $2 bn from China to support reserves

Pakistan to secure another $2 bn from China to support reserves

Pakistan’s inflation to rise in FY 2018-19, remain high till FY20: World Bank

Pakistan’s inflation to rise in FY 2018-19, remain high till FY20: World Bank

Govt depending on non-tax revenue, borrowing to generate surplus budget: APBF

Govt depending on non-tax revenue, borrowing to generate surplus budget: APBF

Fiscal deficit widens to 2.2pc in first six months

Fiscal deficit widens to 2.2pc in first six months

Fitch downgrades Pakistan’s outlook to negative, reaffirms ‘B’ credit rating

Fitch downgrades Pakistan’s outlook to negative, reaffirms ‘B’ credit rating

Tax collection records show 20% growth during July-September 2017

Tax collection records show 20% growth during July-September 2017

Pakistan should take immediate policy actions to fix issues on external front, says: IMF

Pakistan should take immediate policy actions to fix issues on external front, says: IMF

Total fiscal deficit reaches Rs1,220 billion during FY 2016-17

Total fiscal deficit reaches Rs1,220 billion during FY 2016-17

Exports rose by 10.58pc during July 2017

Exports rose by 10.58pc during July 2017

Pakistan’s economy shows resilience in wake of several challenges

Pakistan’s economy shows resilience in wake of several challenges

Macroeconomic vulnerabilities are re-emerging: IMF

Macroeconomic vulnerabilities are re-emerging: IMF

Moody upholds Pakistan's B3 credit rating

Moody upholds Pakistan's B3 credit rating

Pakistan external finance pressures still manageable: Fitch

Pakistan external finance pressures still manageable: Fitch

Government targets 6pc growth rate for FY 2017-18

Government targets 6pc growth rate for FY 2017-18

Moody's predicts strong growth, reduced fiscal deficit for Pakistan

Moody's predicts strong growth, reduced fiscal deficit for Pakistan

Budget deficit target likely to be set at Rs1.44tr for FY 2017-18

Budget deficit target likely to be set at Rs1.44tr for FY 2017-18

IMF warns of challenges as Pak misses fiscal deficit target

IMF warns of challenges as Pak misses fiscal deficit target

Pakistan's fiscal deficit at 2.4% compared to 1.7% last year

Pakistan's fiscal deficit at 2.4% compared to 1.7% last year