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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IMF Urges Pakistan to Avoid Forex Restrictions for Stability
Karachi, January 21, 2024 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Pakistan to exercise caution and avoid imposing restrictions on foreign exchange, emphasizing the importance of supporting a return to a market-determined exchange rate.
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Pakistan Set to Enhance Tax Rates for Additional Revenue
Karachi, January 20, 2024 – In a bid to generate additional tax revenue, Pakistan is gearing up to implement increased tax rates, as outlined in the country report on Pakistan issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday.
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IMF Urges Pakistan to Boost Revenue from Non-Filers
Karachi, January 12, 2024 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Pakistan to enhance revenue collection from non-filers to support social and development initiatives.
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IMF Board Greenlights $700 Million Boost for Pakistan Economy
Karachi, January 11, 2024 – In a significant development, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has granted approval for an immediate disbursement of $700 million to Pakistan.
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