By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan cut petrol prices by Rs8 per liter on Wednesday, its second reduction in two weeks, to ease inflation that hit a 59-year high in April after an IMF-backed hike in fuel and energy tariffs.
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Pakistan rejects IMF’s ‘interference’ in domestic politics
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Finance Dr. Aisha Ghaus Pasha on Wednesday rejected a statement by a senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) official as “interference” in domestic politics after he spoke about the necessity of maintaining the “rule of law” in the country.
PM Sharif: Imran Khan not eligible for talks
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday rejected an offer of talks from former premier Imran Khan, dismissing the idea that “anarchists and arsonists” who attacked symbols of the state are eligible for dialogue.
Pakistan faces serious risks if polls delayed beyond October: watchdog
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan must hold a general election by October 2023, the country’s leading election watchdog said on Tuesday, warning that any delay would pose a serious threat to the country’s polity, economy, and integrity.
Inflation defies efforts of monetary tightening
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Inflation is poised to maintain its upward trajectory, defying efforts of monetary tightening, primarily driven by the depreciation of the rupee and a range of challenges arising from the unpredictable external and domestic economic landscape, the finance ministry said on Tuesday.
IMF asks Pakistan to eliminate dual exchange rate for bailout progress
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is working closely with Pakistan to address its currency market situation and resolve other critical issues ahead of the resumption of its $6.7 billion bailout program, which is set to conclude in June.
Imran Khan to face JIT over Jinnah House attack
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been summoned for questioning by a joint investigation team (JIT) investigating the attack on Lahore Corps Commander House earlier this month.
Imports curbs to continue into the next fiscal?
While curbs on imports helped Dar declare victory by reporting current account surplus for the month of March, they threaten to bring the economy to a complete halt if continued into the next fiscal. By Muhammad Ali.
Army chief emphasises 5GW prep
The army chief continues to rally the forces, under a sustained and vicious propaganda attack from the party of former prime minister Imran Khan. By Naveed Naqvi.
Dar set to share budget details with IMF to unlock stalled funds
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister, Ishaq Dar said on Sunday the country will share its upcoming budget details with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to unlock funds that have been stalled since November last year.