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- 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…
- Pakistan
IMF approves USD 700 million second tranche of USD 3 billion package for Pakistan
Islamabad: Ahead of the next month’s elections, the IMF on Thursday approved a USD 700 million loan tranche for cash-strapped Pakistan under an existing USD 3 billion bailout package after completing its…
- 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…
- India
Non-basmati white rice: IMF ‘encourages’ India to remove export restrictions
Washington: The International Monetary Fund has said it would “encourage” India to remove restrictions on export of a certain category of rice, which, it said, would have an impact on global inflation.…
- India
IMF bumps up India’s 2023 growth projection
Washington: The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday projected that the Indian economy will grow by 6.1 per cent in 2023, which is 0.2 points — 20 basis percentage points — higher than…
- Pakistan
IMF finally approves USD 3bn bailout for Pakistan
Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that its Executive Board has approved a critical USD 3 billion bailout programme for Pakistan, out of which USD 1.2 billion will be immediately disbursed…
- Pakistan
IMF bailout guarantees no end to Pak political turmoil
Islamabad: Pakistan has welcomed the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) partial bailout with a deep sense of relief, but also with a red face in what many perceive as “direct interference” in their…
- Pakistan
Cash-strapped Pakistan receives USD 2 billion from Saudi Arabia: Finance Minister Dar
Islamabad: Pakistan has received deposits of USD 2 billion from Saudi Arabia, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday, ahead of a key meeting of the IMF to endorse a loan for…
