IMF lauds Pakistan’s progress on economic reforms
- 16-Apr-2026
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Ms. Kristalina Georgieva has appreciated Pakistan’s continued progress on economic reforms. During her interaction with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, on the sidelines of the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington DC, she noted that Pakistan’s strong implementation of its reform programme has contributed to maintaining macroeconomic stability and building […]
Argentina reaches IMF staff deal, opening door to $1 billion in fresh funds
- 15-Apr-2026
Argentina reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund on the second review of its $20 billion program, the IMF said on Wednesday, unlocking the disbursement of $1 billion, subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board. “Reform momentum has significantly strengthened in recent months,” the IMF said in a statement, recognizing greater political […]
Pakistani delegation to ‘attend’ IMF and WB spring meetings in US
- 09-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring Meetings are scheduled to take place from 13 to 18 April in Washington, D.C., with Pakistan set to participate, ARY News reported on Thursday, citing sources. A Pakistani delegation, led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, will attend the meetings, sources confirmed. The Governor of the […]
IMF ‘asks’ Pakistan to limit fuel subsidies
- 02-Apr-2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the government of Pakistan against providing general petrol subsidies to the public, ARY News reported on Thursday. According to sources, the IMF has recommended that any subsidy on petrol should be restricted to low-income groups only. It warned that continuing broad-based subsidies on petroleum products could further strain […]
IMF ‘shares’ MEFP with Pakistan for $1.2 bln tranche unlock
- 26-Mar-2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has shared a draft of the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) with Pakistan for unlocking of $1.2 bln tranche, ARY News reported on Thursday, citing sources As per details, progress has been made towards securing a $1.2 billion tranche from the International Monetary Fund, as virtual engagements between […]
IMF running scenarios on which nations may need aid due to Iran war, Bloomberg News reports
- 26-Mar-2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is running scenarios on countries to gauge which economies could be in need of fresh financing if the Iran war drags on, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The IMF has asked country desks at the IMF to share their analysis on areas from current […]
IMF demands timely privatization of Hesco, Sepco
- 24-Mar-2026
ISLAMABAD: Federal government has stepped up privatization process of Hesco and Sepco after IMF demands timely completion of the process, sources said. The government has directed the financial advisers of the Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (Hesco) and Sukkur Electric Power Company (Sepco) to complete their targets within time. The government had appointed financial advisers for […]
IMF, Pakistan fail to reach staff-level agreement, talks to continue
- 12-Mar-2026
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday said that its mission could not reach a staff level agreement on the third review of Pakistan’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) despite considerable progress, and that negotiations would continue. “While considerable progress was made […]
IMF ‘seeks’ one-year rollover of $2bln UAE deposit
- 26-Feb-2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sought assurances that a $2 billion deposit from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be rolled over for at least one year, ARY News reported on Thursday, citing well-placed sources. During ongoing discussions, the IMF delegation reportedly raised concerns over the absence of confirmation regarding the one-year rollover of […]
Pakistan, IMF talks: FBR to ‘seek’ Rs100bn relief in tax target
- 24-Feb-2026
ISLAMABAD: Preparations have intensified for upcoming negotiations between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) aiming to secure a reduction of Rs50–100 billion in its annual tax target, ARY News reported on Tuesday, citing sources. On the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the FBR has accelerated its […]