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CGT Relief Sparks Stock Market Rally Post-Budget
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong rally on Wednesday as investor sentiment turned bullish after the federal government…
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Govt Considers 5–7.5% Salary, Pension Hike Under IMF Watch
Amid tight fiscal constraints imposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the government is mulling a 5% to 7.5% increase…
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IMF Agrees to Tax Relief for Salaried Class in Budget 2025-26
In a key breakthrough, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to income tax relief for Pakistan’s salaried class in…
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PSX Maintains Bullish Momentum as KSE-100 Hits Another Record High
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its bullish run on Wednesday, with the KSE-100 Index climbing 1,347.99 points, or 1.12%,…
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Govt Targets Revenue Boost with Tax Hikes in IMF-Backed Budget
Pakistan’s upcoming IMF budget 2025-26 is set to bring tough tax reforms and subsidy cuts that may sharply raise inflation.…
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Budget Talks With IMF Delay Pakistan’s Federal Budget to June 10
Pakistan’s federal budget announcement has been pushed to June 10 due to ongoing IMF budget negotiations that remain unresolved. Initially…
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IMF Endorses Pakistan’s Economic Reforms
Pakistan’s economic recovery received a strong endorsement as the IMF delegation, led by Jihad Azour, met with President Asif Ali…
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IMF Defends Pakistan Bailout, Rejects India’s Concerns
WASHINGTON – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has defended its recent $1.4 billion disbursement to Pakistan, rejecting Indian objections and…
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PM Shehbaz Vows Reforms as IMF Backs Economy
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his government’s commitment to economic reforms during a meeting with an International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
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KSE-100 Hits Record High as Investor Confidence Drives Market Rally
Karachi: Pakistan’s stock market continued its strong upward streak on Thursday. The KSE-100 Index surged to a new all-time high…
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IMF Cuts Pakistan’s GDP Forecast to 2.6% Amid Weak First-Half Growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Pakistan’s GDP forecast for the fiscal year 2024-25 down to 2.6%, citing weak…
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IMF Disburses $1.02 Billion to Pakistan Under Extended Fund
Pakistan’s foreign reserves have received a significant boost following the arrival of the second IMF tranche under the Extended Fund…
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PSX Soars to Record High Amid Ceasefire and IMF Boost
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a record-breaking rally on Monday. The KSE-100 Index surged by 9,926 points in a…
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IMF Approves $1 Billion Tranche for Pakistan Amid Rising Regional Tensions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has secured a major financial boost as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $1 billion second tranche…
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IMF Releases $1 Billion Loan Tranche for Pakistan
In a key development for economic recovery, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1 billion loan tranche for…
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PSX Soars as Tensions Ease, Rate Cut and IMF Review Raise Investor Confidence
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a remarkable rebound on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging by 2.62%…
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IMF Board to Review Pakistan’s Loan Deals on May 9
The IMF loan program for Pakistan is set for a critical review on May 9, when the International Monetary Fund’s…
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IMF Chief Urges Swift U.S. Trade Deals to Avert Global Economic Slowdown
The global economy faces rising uncertainty as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) calls on the United States to finalize trade…
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China’s Crucial Role in Pakistan’s IMF Deal and Agricultural Revival
In a significant revelation, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that Pakistan’s recent success in securing the IMF bailout would not…
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Fitch Upgrades Pakistan’s Credit Rating to ‘B-’, Cites Economic Recovery
Islamabad, April 15 — Fitch Ratings on Monday upgraded Pakistan’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating to ‘B-’ from ‘CCC+’, reflecting…
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IMF Clears Minimal Power Tariff Cut, But Legal Hurdles Persist
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved only a Re1 per unit reduction in electricity tariffs. This comes after…
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Pakistan to Present 2025-26 Budget After IMF Consultations
ISLAMABAD: The federal government will finalize the budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 after consulting the International Monetary Fund (IMF),…
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IMF Approves Electricity Tariff Cut of Re1 Per Unit
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a Re1 per unit reduction in electricity tariffs, providing relief to consumers struggling…
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