Pakistan, IMF Discuss Upcoming Programme Review as Government Reaffirms Reform Commitment
Pakistan and the IMF discussed the forthcoming programme review in New York, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirming the government’s commitment to reforms, fiscal discipline, stronger external buffers and sustainable economic growth.
IMF Urges Pakistan To Restrict Direct Government Contracts With State Owned Companies
IMF has asked Pakistan to limit direct government contracts with state owned companies to exceptional cases as differences over new public procurement rules delay their approval.
Pakistan Posts Rs3.63 Trillion Primary Surplus, Surpasses IMF Target In FY2025-26
Pakistan recorded a Rs3.63 trillion primary budget surplus in FY2025-26, exceeding the IMF target by Rs464 billion as the federal deficit narrowed to Rs4.8 trillion.
Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens to $3.95 Billion in July as Imports Surge 18%
Pakistan’s trade deficit widened to $3.95 billion in July 2026 as imports climbed 18% to $6.9 billion, while exports increased 9.5% to $2.94 billion, renewing concerns over the country’s external sector balance.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Meets IMF Leadership to Review Macroeconomic Reforms
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb discusses Extended Fund Facility progress, tax reforms, privatization, and external stability with senior IMF officials.
Pakistan and IMF Talks End in Deadlock Over 1.7 Trillion Rupee Gas Circular Debt
Virtual negotiations between Pakistan and the IMF stalled over a mechanism to write off 1.7 trillion rupees in gas sector circular debt as total debt tops 3.3 trillion.
Prime Minister Formates Committee to Select IMF Senior Adviser Candidate
A ministerial committee will interview three finance ministry nominees for the post of senior adviser to the IMF Executive Director in Washington.
State Bank of Pakistan Confirms Record Breaking General Workers Remittances of Over Forty One Billion Dollars For Fiscal Year
Overseas Pakistanis send a historic forty one point six billion dollars in remittances during the fiscal year, reinforcing national foreign exchange reserves and economic stability.
Regulatory Delays and Subsidized LNG Allocations Leave SNGPL with 819 Billion Rupees Deficit
Official documents reveal Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited faces an immense fiscal burden due to long-term gas tariff freezes and legacy debt.
Pakistan Finalizes National Airline Privatization and Outlines Airport Outsourcing Timeline
The privatization of Pakistan International Airlines reaches its final stage with full transfer of ownership expected this month following comprehensive regulatory clearances.