Pakistan economy

Pakistan recently repaid a $1 billion overseas bond after it closely averted a default on its debt last year. Photo: Asim Hafeez/Bloomberg
South Asia

Pakistan expects to avoid rupee devaluation in new IMF talks

With foreign-exchange reserves firm and currency stable, the Pakistani Government looks to boost growth above 4% in coming years

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, in Paris, France June 22, 2023. Press Information Department (PID)/Handout via REUTERS
World+Biz

Pakistan expects IMF funds to be released 'as soon as possible', PM says

A currency trader counts Pakistani rupee notes as he prepares an exchange of dollars in Islamabad, Pakistan December 11, 2017. REUTERS/Caren Firouz/Files
Global Economy

Pakistan failing in every economic index: key survey

Representational image. Photo: Collected
South Asia

Pakistan needs convincing budget for any chance of more funds - IMF official

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World+Biz

Pakistani budget caught between IMF expectations and election

A currency broker stands near his booth, which is decorated with pictures of currency notes, while dealing with customers, along a road in Karachi, Pakistan on 27 January 2023. File Photo: Reuters/Akhtar Soomro
Global Economy

Pakistan outlines process for barter trade with Afghanistan, Iran, Russia

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Global Economy

Pakistan's external financing requirements for IMF deal unchanged - IMF

Imran Khan supporters protest against his arrest in Hyderabad on 9 May.Photographer: Akram Shahid/AFP/Getty Images
World+Biz

How Imran Khan's fight for power fuels Pakistan crisis

The shortage of fuel and other essential goods, as well as a record inflation, has put many basic food items out of people's reach in Pakistan. Photo: DW
Inflation

Pakistan posts highest-ever annual inflation; stampedes for food kill 16

File photo. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar speaks during a press conference in Islamabad. Photo: AFP/File
World+Biz

Pakistan 'very close' to signing IMF agreement -finance minister

Shamil Shams. Illustration: TBS
Thoughts

Can Pakistan afford to hold general elections?

The logo of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is pictured on a reception desk at the head office in Karachi, Pakistan July 16, 2019. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro
South Asia

Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves rise by $66m

Pakistan president Arif Alvi pictured during his interview. SCREENGRAB
South Asia

Pakistan president approves finance bill to pave way for IMF accord