Pakistan’s external debt increased by $5.21 billion during the current fiscal year compared to the same period last year, reflecting the country’s continued dependence on foreign financing. The latest official figures highlight growing borrowing requirements as authorities work to manage fiscal pressures, support foreign exchange reserves and meet external payment obligations. During the first eleven […]
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IMF backs Pakistan’s fiscal stability efforts
The International Monetary Fund has reaffirmed support for Pakistan’s fiscal stability efforts and agreed to continue discussions with authorities on the upcoming federal budget and economic reforms. An IMF mission led by Eva Petrova visited Islamabad from May 13 to 20 to review recent economic developments, reform progress and budget planning for fiscal year 2027. […]
Debt Repayment: Sign of Fiscal Stability Debunking Negative Speculations on Pak-UAE Ties
Now-a-days, sensation has become an easy way to attract the audience for most of those non-professional commentators who earn bread and butter by portraying themselves as expert of regional and international affairs. One relevant example is the undue hype created by ill-informed commentators on debt repayment to United Arab Emirates (UAE). Hype was so intense […]
CM urges reforms as rising expenditures threaten Balochistan’s fiscal stability
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has underscored the urgent need to boost provincial revenue, warning that rising non-development expenditures and shrinking development resources are putting increasing pressure on Balochistan’s financial sustainability. Presiding over the third meeting of the Advisory Council of the Balochistan Revenue Authority (BRA) at the CM Secretariat, Sarfraz Bugti stressed that […]
Pakistan, US discuss $10 million investment and economic reforms
Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb met a high-level US delegation led by Deputy Assistant Secretary John Mark on Wednesday to discuss Pakistan’s economic reforms, investment climate, and progress in bilateral cooperation valued at Rs10 million. The meeting focused on Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability, fiscal reforms, and ongoing initiatives to boost investor confidence. Minister Aurangzeb highlighted reductions in […]
A practical path to ending Pakistan’s IMF dependence
Economists Nadeem ul Haque and Shahid Kardar argue that Pakistan’s repeated reliance on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not the result of a lack of ideas, but of deep-rooted structural flaws in the country’s economic system that continue to generate balance-of-payments crises. Read More: Why Pakistan cannot depend on IMF support indefinitely In an opinion piece, the authors […]
Pakistan prepares for 3rd IMF review, $1bn tranche expected
Pakistan has started preparations for the third economic review with the International Monetary Fund, aiming to secure the next $1 billion tranche and provide relief to the public, salaried workers, and industries. Officials emphasized that the review is a crucial step for stabilizing the economy and ensuring timely financial support. The IMF review mission is […]
Pakistan Links Economic Stability to Security: Aurangzeb
WASHINGTON — Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that controlling militancy is essential for Pakistan’s financial stability. Speaking at the end of his week-long visit to Washington for the IMF and World Bank meetings, he noted that investors and global lenders repeatedly raised concerns about Pakistan’s security situation and its link to economic recovery. Federal […]
IMF Report Shows Gradual Decline in Pakistan’s Debt-to-GDP Ratio
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s debt-to-GDP ratio has started to decline gradually, according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Fiscal Monitor Report 2025, signaling cautious optimism for the country’s long-term fiscal stability despite persistent budget deficit concerns. The IMF’s latest report, which provides detailed insights into fiscal deficits, revenues, expenditures, and public debt trends, projects that Pakistan’s […]