Govt Plans PM’s Relief Package for Flood Victims, Awaits IMF Nod Islamabad — The federal government is preparing to roll out the Prime Minister’s Relief Package for flood-hit communities, with funding to be drawn from emergency allocations in the national budget. According to official sources, Islamabad will formally seek the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) approval […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif Applauds Economic Gains, Highlights Investor Confidence Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed satisfaction over the country’s economic performance, praising his team for steering Pakistan’s economy toward a positive trajectory. Speaking on the sidelines of recent developments, the prime minister said the historic gains at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) […]
IMF Urges Faster Resolution of Tax Disputes as Pakistan Pushes for Relief ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has briefed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on why it missed recent tax collection targets, with officials highlighting flood-related losses and ongoing court cases that have stalled revenue recovery. According to Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) sources, the IMF pressed […]
Pakistan, IMF Discuss Flood Recovery and Economic Targets New York: Sources familiar with the talks say Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are in discussions not only about the country’s economic program but also about flood recovery and revenue-boosting measures. The IMF team has already met with provincial officials to review proposals aimed at […]
Pakistan Prepares for Two-Phase IMF Talks Amid Flood Challenges ISLAMABAD — Pakistan is gearing up for two rounds of crucial discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), sources confirmed. The first phase will focus on technical matters, followed by high-level policy negotiations. Officials said meetings are scheduled with the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of […]
PM Hails IMF Support as Pakistan Shows Signs of Economic Recovery New York: Prime Minister [Name] praised the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for its enduring support to Pakistan during a meeting with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly session. The Prime Minister highlighted the IMF’s constructive partnership […]
No Mini-Budget Planned, Says FBR Chairman Ahead of IMF Visit ISLAMABAD — Amid reports suggesting the government might introduce a mini-budget to fund flood relief through additional taxes on luxury and imported goods, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Muhammad Ashfaq Langrial has dismissed the speculation. “There is no plan to introduce a mini-budget,” Langrial […]
Pakistan Prepares to Seek IMF Concessions Amid Flood Crisis ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed officials to seek broader concessions from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during upcoming review talks, sources say, as the country grapples with severe floods and heavy rainfall. According to insiders, the government plans to avoid introducing a mini-budget […]
Pakistan Faces IMF Review with Key Reforms Still Pending ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s upcoming economic review with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be crucial, as the successful completion of the process could unlock a $1 billion tranche from the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The country has already secured more than $2 billion in […]
PM Directs Finance Ministry to Discuss Flood Relief Plan with IMF Islamabad – The Prime Minister has instructed the Ministry of Finance to engage with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over a proposed relief plan aimed at supporting people affected by recent floods. According to sources, the prime minister emphasized that the measure would provide […]
