Pakistan has commenced discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding a new multi-billion dollar loan agreement aimed at supporting its economic reform program, announced Muhammad Aurangzeb, the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue.
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Pakistani Delegation Embarks on IMF Talks for New Loan Program
Islamabad, April 14, 2024 – A delegation led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb set off for Washington on Sunday to engage in discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding a new loan program aimed at bolstering Pakistan’s economic stability.
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Aurangzeb Briefs PM Shehbaz on Upcoming IMF Meeting
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday provided Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif with a comprehensive briefing on the impending meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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IMF Board to Decide on $1.1 Billion Tranche for Pakistan Late April
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is poised to make a crucial decision regarding Pakistan’s financial assistance, with the Executive Board set to deliberate on the approval of a $1.1 billion tranche by the end of April.
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Pakistan Shows Intention for New IMF Loan Program
Islamabad, April 4, 2024 – Pakistan has expressed its intention to enter into another loan program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to strengthen and consolidate its economy.
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IMF and Pakistan Reach Agreement for $1.1 Billion Tranche
Karachi, March 20, 2024 – Pakistan has reached a significant milestone in its economic partnership with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as both parties have reached a staff-level agreement (SLA) for the second and final review under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA).
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IMF Initiates Investigation into Cyber-Security Incident
Washington, DC, March 15, 2024 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed the occurrence of a cyber-security incident, which was detected on February 16, 2024.
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Caretaker PM Kakar Disapproves of PTI’s IMF Letter
Islamabad, February 28, 2024 – In a televised appearance on Wednesday, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar expressed strong disapproval of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership’s recent political move – writing a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Fresh IMF Program and Budget Pose Challenges for New Govt
February 11, 2024 – In the aftermath of Pakistan’s General Elections on February 8, 2024, analysts at Arif Habib Limited are highlighting the formidable challenges facing the new government, particularly in negotiating a new loan program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and formulating the budget for the fiscal year 2024-25.
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Pakistan Set to Launch Online FX Trading Platform by Month-End
Karachi, January 22, 2024 – In a strategic move, Pakistan has announced its plans to introduce an online trading platform for foreign exchange by the end of January 2024, marking a significant step toward enhancing transparency and efficiency in the country’s FX market.
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