ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised the stringent economic measures outlined in the budget, citing them as essential for economic stability, according to sources. The sources also reveal […]
KSE-100 index leads as Asia’s best-performing market | The Express Tribune
Despite prevailing economic crises, Pakistan’s stock market has shown resilience by emerging as the best-performing market in Asia in 2024, according to Bloomberg. The KSE-100 index reflected a 27% increase […]
Pakistan budget to significantly reduce government debt, rating agency Fitch predicts | The Express Tribune
Fitch forecasts Pakistan’s FY25 budget to significantly reduce government debt, which is projected to decline to 68% of GDP by the end of FY24. This reduction is attributed to high […]
Budget 2024-25 unveiled amid NA uproar: Tax regime changes and increase in wages announced | The Express Tribune
Key point of Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb’s inaugural budget are as follows: Capital gains tax (CGT) on non-filers to increase to 45%, while for filers of income tax returns, it […]
Economic survey 2023-24 to be announced today ahead of forthcoming budget | The Express Tribune
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Survey of Pakistan 2023-24, a pre-budget document detailing the country’s major socio-economic achievements during the outgoing fiscal year, will be launched today (Tuesday). Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb […]
IMF demands imposing tax on farm sector – SUCH TV
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has demanded more tax collection from provinces and imposition of the agriculture tax. According to sources, the IMF has urged for imposition of tax on […]
IMF says talks continuing virtually with Pakistan for fresh loan program – SUCH TV
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is considering a new bailout package for Pakistan under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF), according to Julie Kozak, the IMF’s director of communications. In a […]
PPP made privy to harsh IMF conditions | The Express Tribune
As the size of the new budget is likely to soar by 30% to a record Rs18.9 trillion due to additional expenditure demands, the PML-N government on Wednesday took its […]
IMF releases official statement after loan talks with Pakistan – SUCH TV
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released an official statement following discussions with Pakistan. The statement confirms that Islamabad has formally requested a new loan program from the IMF. The […]
IMF wants Ogra to notify gas sale prices twice a financial year – SUCH TV
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked the Pakistani authorities to empower Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) to notify gas sale prices on its own twice a financial year […]