Pakistan’s Increasing Debt Burden Pakistan’s growing financial dependence on external debt has become a major concern in recent years, with China emerging as the country’s […]
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IMF Gas Reforms Ignite Dispute: Ministries Blame Each Other Amid Looming Deadline Threatening Industries
Introduction In Islamabad, a significant dispute has arisen between the Finance Ministry and the Petroleum Division regarding the implementation of a critical International Monetary Fund […]
FBR Seeks Closed-Door Session Amid Talks of Possible Mini-Budget to Address Tax Shortfall
Introduction: Pakistan’s Tax Authority Faces Crucial Challenges In the face of mounting fiscal challenges, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made a significant request […]
SBP Cuts Key Policy Rate by 250bps to 15pc: A Detailed Analysis
Introduction The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has made a significant monetary policy adjustment, reducing its key policy rate by 250 basis points (bps) to […]
Govt Meets Only Two Fiscal Conditions Achieves targets of primary budget surplus, provincial net revenue collection By Shahbaz Rana
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has missed three out of five major fiscal conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the first quarter of fiscal year […]
$7 Billion IMF Bailout Faces Challenges as Economy Struggles
ISLAMABAD: The $7 billion deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is facing significant hurdles just a month after its approval, raising concerns among authorities […]
IMF Projects Pakistan’s Gross External Financing Needs at $18.8 Billion for FY25
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Pakistan’s gross external financing needs at $18.813 billion for the current fiscal year 2024-25, which represents 4.7 percent […]