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Pakistan PM says cash-strapped country has to seek another IMF bailout
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said his government is planning to approach the IMF for “another programme”, days after the cash-strapped country struck a staff-level agreement with the global…
- Pakistan
‘Long-term IMF bailout plan would be an economic disaster for Pakistan’
Islamabad: Pakistan’s crippling economy is in emergency need of another bailout plan from the IMF (International Monetary Fund) through its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) to save it from a suspected meltdown. However,…
- Pakistan
IMF mission likely to arrive in Pakistan today for economic review talks
Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is expected to arrive in Pakistan on Wednesday for the economic review of USD 3 billion Stand-By Arrangement (SBA), reported ARY News, citing sources. According…
- Pakistan
IMF refuses to get involved in Pak’s domestic politics after Imran’s plea
Islamabad: The IMF on Friday rejected a request by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s bid to link its economic assistance to cash-strapped Pakistan with an audit by the global lender on…
- World
Maldives remains at high risk of debt distress, warns IMF
New Delhi: Without significant policy changes, the overall fiscal deficits and public debt are projected to stay elevated in the Maldives, even as the South Asian nation remains at high risk of…
- India
IMF forecasts ‘soft landing’ for global economy, upgrades India
Washington: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday forecast a “soft landing” for the global economy hammered in recent years by a deadly pandemic, skyrocketing inflation and high interest rates, and protracted…
- Pakistan
Cash-strapped Pakistan receives $700m tranche from IMF
Islamabad: Ahead of the next month’s elections, cash-strapped Pakistan on Wednesday confirmed that it received over USD 700 million second tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under an existing USD 3…
- World
IMF completes Sri Lanka’s first review, allowing for disbursement of $337 mn
Colombo: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed Sri Lanka’s first review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement, allowing the South Asian country to access about…
- Andhra Pradesh
Gita Gopinath meets Andhra students at IMF
Amaravati: A group of students from the government schools of Andhra Pradesh visited International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters as part of their tour to the United Nations and the US. Gita Gopinath,…
- Pakistan
Pakistan rejects report claiming it sold arms to Ukraine to secure IMF funding
Islamabad: Pakistan has rejected a report claiming that it sold arms and ammunition to Ukraine in order to secure a crucial bailout package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Foreign Office Spokesperson…
- Pakistan
Pakistan anticipates civil strife amid inflation; seeks IMF aid
Islamabad: Protests in Pakistan continue to gain momentum with each passing day as hundreds of thousands of locals burn their electricity bills, rejecting the imposed high tariffs and taxes. While the situation…
- World
Pakistani rupee drops to 3-month low on first day of caretaker govt
New Delhi: The Pakistani rupee (PKR) witnessed a significant drop on Tuesday — the first day of the caretaker government taking over the reins of power in the centre — and closed…
- Pakistan
IMF’s agreement with Pakistan under risk if caretaker setup is prolonged: Report
Islamabad: The USD 3 billion IMF bailout package for Pakistan could be at risk if the caretaker government’s tenure gets prolonged due to the likely delay in holding general elections in the…