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Amnesty scheme may be introduced for two months; may conclude before IMF program

April 24, 2019January 10, 2025Faisal Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD: The government is reportedly planning to roll out a much-anticipated tax amnesty scheme during the last two months of the current fiscal year, with a conclusion targeted before the initiation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan program.

Hafeez Shaikh holds phone discussion with IMF Mission chief

April 20, 2019December 12, 2021Faisal Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD: Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs held a phone discussion with Ernesto Ramirez-Rigo, IMF Mission Chief to Pakistan, after talking with Jihad Azour, IMF Director, earlier on Saturday. They discussed the progress of negotiations for an IMF-supported program for Pakistan. Both sides expressed their commitment for […]

IMF mission to visit Pakistan by end of April

April 15, 2019April 13, 2021Faisal Shahnawaz

KARACHI: An IMF mission will visit Pakistan by the end of April to continue discussions for new loan program, a statement said on Monday. It said that the Pakistani authorities and IMF staff held constructive discussions during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington DC towards an IMF-supported program. At the request of the authorities, […]

IMF mission chief holds talks with Pak authorities for new program

March 27, 2019April 19, 2021Faisal Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD: IMF mission chief for Pakistan, Ernesto Ramirez-Rigo, visited Islamabad and Karachi during March 26-27, for introductory meetings with the authorities, said a statement on Wednesday. Ramirez-Rigo assumed Pakistan mission chief responsibilities earlier this month. This was his first visit to the country. In Islamabad, Ramirez-Rigo met with the Minister of Finance, Asad Umar, the […]

Asad Umar meets IMF mission chief

March 27, 2019April 19, 2021Faisal Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister of Pakistan Asad Umar met the IMF Mission Chief Ernesto Ramirez Rigo in Islamabad, on Tuesday. The minister and the Mission Chief discussed all issues including fiscal, monetary, structural reforms and energy sector, a statement said. Asad Umar briefed Ramirez Rigo about the steps taken by the government for improving the economy […]

IMF ready to support Pakistan: Christine Lagarde

February 10, 2019December 6, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

KARACHI: International Monetary Fund (IMF) is ready to support Pakistan in a difficult economic situation, Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of IMF said on Sunday after meeting with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Provinces to be made part of IMF dialogues on fiscal targets

February 6, 2019June 4, 2022Faisal Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD: The provinces will be made part of ongoing dialogues with International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding fiscal targets over medium term. This was agreed at the inaugural meeting of the reconstituted 9th National Finance Commission (NFC) was held here on Wednesday. Finance Minister Asad Umar chaired the meeting. The meeting expressed agreement to Finance Minister […]

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