IMF Expected to Approve $1.2bn Disbursement for Pakistan by Early December, Says Finance Minister Aurangzeb
Pakistan is likely to secure a $1.2bn IMF tranche by early December 2025, according to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, following a successful staff-level agreement and progress on economic reforms and digital tax monitoring.
Privatisation Commission Seals Advisory Pact to Fast-Track ZTBL Sell-Off
The Privatisation Commission has signed a financial advisory pact with Next Capital-led consortium to oversee the sell-off of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited, aiming to modernise agricultural finance, attract private investment, and boost credit access for farmers and rural communities.

