IMF flags politicised civil service, weak accountability, and poor governance in Pakistan, urging transparency reforms.
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Pakistan Pays Back $1 Billion Chinese Loan, Seeks Refinancing
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. [Image via Business Recorder]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/26032602c12df2b.webp)
Pakistan, IMF Reach Staff-Level Agreement on 1st Review Of Loan Programme, New $1.3 Billion Climate Fund
IMF staff agrees to a $1.3 billion deal with Pakistan, unlocking funds under a new climate resilience loan and ongoing bailout.
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Pakistan, IMF Near Staff-Level Agreement on $7 Billion Loan Programme
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.
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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.
