Federal Government Urges Provinces to Accelerate IMF Reforms Ahead of Key Review Deadline
The federal government has pressed Pakistan’s provincial administrations to urgently resolve pending IMF-related commitments and fiscal targets to ensure smooth progress in the second review of the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF), as well as the $1.4 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), with key reforms hanging in the balance.
Pakistan’s Public Debt Declines by Rs765 Billion, Signaling Fiscal Stability
Pakistan’s total public debt fell by Rs765 billion in August 2025, reflecting improved fiscal management and growing investor confidence as the government intensifies its efforts toward economic stabilization and debt sustainability.
Pakistan’s Power Sector Charts New Course: Zafar Masud Highlights Post-Budget Reforms and Circular Debt Strategy
Pakistan’s power sector is stepping into a new era with structural reforms and a focus on tackling circular debt. In a detailed conversation, Zafar Masud, Chairman of the Pakistan Banks’ Association, outlines how post-budget measures are restoring financial discipline and setting the groundwork for sustainable energy economics.
SECP Draws Flak for Hosting Costly Registrar Conference at Malam Jabba Amid Austerity Push
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan is under fire for organizing an expensive Registrar Conference at Malam Jabba while the government calls for strict austerity, raising questions about regulatory priorities and public spending.