Pakistan and IMF make significant progress toward a Staff-Level Agreement on the $7 Billion loan programme under the EFF.
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Pakistan Commits To PIA Sale By July, Roosevelt Hotel’s Fate Remains Uncertain
Pakistan plans to privatize PIA by July, with Roosevelt Hotel’s fate uncertain amid a terminated $228M lease deal in New York.
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Pakistan, IMF Complete Technical-Level Talks For Next $7 Billion Tranche
Pakistan, IMF discuss next $7 billion tranche, focusing on economic reforms, new taxes, and energy tariffs to meet loan conditions.
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Pakistan-IMF Talks Begin For $7 Billion Loan Review
Pakistan and IMF begin talks on $7 Billion loan review, focusing on economic reforms, fiscal discipline, and tax measures.
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IMF Warns Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery at Risk Amid Possible Trade Union Strikes
IMF warns Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is at risk as trade union strikes loom over budget cuts to government benefits.
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Pakistan, Iran Agree to Expand Bilateral Trade to $10 Billion
Pakistan and Iran sign an MoU to boost bilateral trade to $10 billion, strengthening economic ties amid past tensions.
![Pakistan seeks $1bn IMF climate fund as finance minister eyes credit rating upgrade and broader tax reforms for stability. [Image via Tahir Sherani/Dawn]](http://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20145445c395a5c-320x179.webp)
IMF Team to Visit Pakistan for $1bn Climate Fund Talks: Finance Minister
Pakistan seeks $1bn IMF climate fund as finance minister eyes credit rating upgrade and broader tax reforms for stability.
![PM Shehbaz Sharif unveils the 2024-29 National Economic Transformation Plan to boost Pakistan’s growth and exports. [Image via PID]](http://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/3120474556c1458-320x179.webp)
Govt unveils ‘Uraan Pakistan’ 5-year National Economic Transformation Plan
PM Shehbaz Sharif unveils the 2024-29 National Economic Transformation Plan to boost Pakistan’s growth and exports.
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Pakistan Trying to Get IsDB Financing, Revive Saudi Oil Facility
Pakistan explores syndicate financing from IsDB and seeks Saudi Oil Facility amid IMF concerns over the SOF’s viability.
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Pakistan discusses $7 billion bailout reform agenda with IMF
Pakistan discusses its $7 billion bailout reform agenda with the IMF, focusing on taxation and economic stability.
