Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is feeling hopeful about reaching a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). During a media interview, he stated that negotiations are in the final stages, with no major obstacles remaining. He confirmed that Pakistan is on track to meet the IMF’s economic targets. Aurangzeb emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to fiscal discipline […]
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Pakistan stock exchange hits record high, surpassing 119,000 points
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) achieved a historic milestone on Thursday, with the KSE-100 Index crossing 119,000 points for the first time. During intra-day trading, the index peaked at 119,421.81 points. The current index rose by 689.71 points, showing a 0.58% increase, reaching 118,663.73 points. This bullish trend reflects strong investor confidence and positive market […]
Pakistan and IMF near agreement on next loan tranche
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are close to reaching a Staff Level Agreement (SLA) for the first review of the 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF). Nathan Porter, the IMF mission leader, stated that significant progress has been made during the discussions, which took place from February 24 to March 14, 2025, in Islamabad […]
Pakistan and IMF begin key talks for $1 billion loan tranche
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have started policy-level discussions regarding the next installment of the $7 billion loan program. These talks are set to continue until March 14. The objective is to evaluate Pakistan’s economic reforms and compliance with the program’s conditions. The discussions focus on several key areas, including new revenue measures […]