The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said Pakistan’s economic recovery remains on track due to steady policy implementation, while warning that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could create fresh risks for growth, inflation and external stability. Read More: IMF pressures Pakistan to tighten money laundering controls In its latest assessment released after completing the third review […]
Fiscal Reforms
Debt can fuel Pakistan’s growth, says Aurangzeb
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Aurangzeb said debt can boost the economy if used for productive investments. He spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday. Aurangzeb emphasized fiscal discipline, export-led growth, and climate resilience as key priorities for long-term development. Aurangzeb noted that borrowing should fund projects that generate exportable surplus rather than consumption. […]
PIA deal highlights risks in SOE strategy of Pakistan
The recent privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reignited debate over the future of state-owned enterprises (SOE) strategy, raising questions about valuation, fiscal relief and the broader direction of economic reform. While the national carrier was sold for Rs135 billion to the Arif Habib Consortium, the government is set to receive only Rs10.2bn, prompting […]
Why Pakistan cannot depend on IMF support indefinitely
Pakistan repeated reliance on the International Monetary Fund has reignited debate over the country’s long-term economic direction, with analysts warning that stabilisation programmes alone cannot deliver sustainable growth. While IMF support has helped avert financial crises, critics argue that continued dependence reflects deeper structural and policy failures. Economists note that IMF programmes are designed to […]
IMF report exposes deep governance flaws, elite capture in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment (GCDA) has offered a stark evaluation of Pakistan’s governance, revealing systemic flaws that undermine economic reform efforts. Read More: IMF Reforms Can Boost Pakistan’s Growth The report moves beyond the IMF’s traditional focus on fiscal and monetary policies to examine deeper issues of political patronage, […]
PSX Market Surges as IMF Nears Staff-Level Agreement with Islamabad
KARACHI – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a strong note on Thursday after reports of significant progress between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Government of Pakistan on key economic reviews. The KSE-100 index jumped 1,382.51 points to reach 166,647.25 points, marking an increase of 0.84% as optimism spread across the trading floor. […]