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Pakistan’s Foreign Investment Drops 19%, FDI Increases Despite Challenges

Pakistan’s foreign investment drops 19% amid political uncertainty, despite rise in FDI and ongoing economic reforms.

Pakistani Finance Minister Aurangzeb discusses energy, reforms, and critical minerals with Deloitte and IFC at WB/IMF meetings.

IMF flags politicised civil service, weak accountability, and poor governance in Pakistan, urging transparency reforms.

Pakistan repays $1 billion Chinese loan, lowering reserves to $10.6B; seeks refinancing amid IMF talks and upcoming debt maturities.

IMF staff agrees to a $1.3 billion deal with Pakistan, unlocking funds under a new climate resilience loan and ongoing bailout.

Pakistan and IMF make significant progress toward a Staff-Level Agreement on the $7 Billion loan programme under the EFF.

Pakistan plans to privatize PIA by July, with Roosevelt Hotel’s fate uncertain amid a terminated $228M lease deal in New York.

Pakistan, IMF discuss next $7 billion tranche, focusing on economic reforms, new taxes, and energy tariffs to meet loan conditions.

Pakistan and IMF begin talks on $7 Billion loan review, focusing on economic reforms, fiscal discipline, and tax measures.

IMF warns Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is at risk as trade union strikes loom over budget cuts to government benefits.