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.
Planning Ministry Seeks Role In Pakistan’s Core IMF Negotiation Team
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says the Ministry of Planning has formally asked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for inclusion in Pakistan’s core IMF talks team.
Govt Considers NFC-Based Financial Framework to Strengthen Gilgit-Baltistan Finances
The federal government is considering an NFC-based financial framework for Gilgit-Baltistan, while the GB Assembly has approved an AJK-style interim financial arrangement.
IMF-Linked Reforms Lead to Abolition of Up to 60% of Vacant Federal Jobs in Pakistan
Pakistan begins abolishing up to 60% of vacant federal government positions as part of spending cuts linked to commitments under the International Monetary Fund programme.
PM Shehbaz, ADB Discuss Early Groundbreaking Of ML-1 Railway Project
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and ADB Vice President Yingming Yang discuss early groundbreaking of ML-1 and cooperation under Pakistan’s Country Partnership Strategy 2026-2030.
Pakistan And ADB Chart Priorities For Country Partnership Strategy 2026-2030
Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank agree on priority interventions under the Country Partnership Strategy 2026-2030, focusing on infrastructure, private sector, exports, energy, food security, Artificial Intelligence, and Information Technology.
Pakistan And Kyrgyzstan Agree To Raise Bilateral Trade To $200 Million Within Two Years
Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to increase bilateral trade to $200 million within two years while signing accords covering transit trade, technology, education, virtual assets and other sectors.
Pakistan Assumes SCO Chairmanship For 2027 With Focus On Connectivity And Innovation
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Pakistan Launches National Olive Value Chain Policy To Reduce Edible Oil Imports
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launches Pakistan’s National Olive Value Chain Policy to expand olive cultivation, processing, branding and exports while reducing the country’s edible oil import bill.
PM Shehbaz Sharif Welcomes Moody’s Upgrade of Pakistan Rating to B3
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomes Moody’s upgrade of Pakistan’s sovereign credit rating from Caa1 to B3, citing economic reforms and improving global confidence.