World Bank President Ajay Banga to Meet Pakistani Officials on Economic Reforms and Energy Sector
World Bank President Ajay Banga will visit Islamabad from January 31 to February 4, 2026, meeting Pakistani officials to discuss economic reforms, fiscal sustainability, and energy sector initiatives.
Pakistan Launches Economic Governance Reforms as PM Cites Record Low Inflation and Reserve Growth
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launches Pakistan’s Economic Governance Reforms, highlighting record-low inflation, rising reserves, fiscal discipline, and a shift from crisis management to sustainable growth.
ICMAP Presents Strategic Roadmap to Implement IMF Governance Reforms in Pakistan
ICMAP has introduced a comprehensive, action-driven roadmap to convert the IMF’s governance and corruption diagnostics into practical reforms, outlining a 32-pillar framework aimed at strengthening institutions, transparency, and economic stability in Pakistan.
IMF Stresses Energy, Governance, and Fiscal Reforms for Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility
The IMF highlights the need for structural reforms in Pakistan’s energy sector, state-owned enterprises, governance, and fiscal policies under the Extended Fund Facility, while underscoring macroeconomic stability, targeted social safety nets, and market-driven exchange rates.
Finance Minister Aurangzeb Praises Standard Chartered’s Role in Pakistan’s EFF and Economic Reforms
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has lauded Standard Chartered Bank for its continued support to Pakistan’s economic stabilization and reform efforts, particularly during the IMF Extended Fund Facility negotiations and implementation.
IMF Adds New Structural Conditions to Pakistan’s $7 Billion Extended Fund Facility
The IMF has expanded structural reform requirements under Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility, setting detailed deadlines for governance, SOE restructuring, tax reform, agricultural market liberalisation, and financial sector transparency.
IMF Pledges $1.3 Billion RSF Support for Pakistan as Aurangzeb Pushes Trade, Climate and Digital Agenda
IMF commits $1.3 billion under the RSF to support Pakistan’s reforms, while Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlights trade, climate action, and digital growth at the Doha Forum.
Aurangzeb Vows Comprehensive Action on IMF’s Governance Gaps as Pakistan Prepares Structural Reforms
Pakistan’s finance minister commits to resolving governance and institutional gaps identified by the IMF, as the country prepares for major reforms tied to the next tranche of the Extended Fund Facility.
Pakistan Pledges Sustainable Economic Growth at The Future Summit 2025
At the 9th Future Summit in Karachi, Federal Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to structural reforms, fiscal discipline, private sector-led growth, and technology-driven innovation to ensure sustainable long-term development.
Punjab’s Reversal of Rental Tax Eases Pressure on Retail Sector, Boosts Digital Retail Momentum
Punjab’s withdrawal of the 16% rental tax offers major relief to Pakistan’s retail sector, supporting organised commerce and accelerating digital retail adoption, discussed at the Pakistan Future of Retail Business Summit & Expo 2025.