No talks with Imran Khan unless he apologises to public: Pak PM

Talks between the central government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan will be possible only if...

China now bails out countries after pushing them into 'debt-trap'

American officials have accused China of engaging in "debt trap diplomacy" that is saddling countries with excessive...

India, US, Japan secure USD 2.286 bn IMF bailout for Sri Lanka

After a protracted battle by India, the United States and Japan to get China to agree to restructure its massive...

IMF demands another interest rate hike

The SBP recently increased interest rates by 2 per cent, but the IMF is now forcing Islamabad to raise rates by 2...

Politicians' actions push Pakistan to breaking point

Amid the cash crunch, the coalition government led by Pakistan Muslim League-N and the opposition Pakistan...

IMF in a fix over lending to Pakistan

Pakistan has implemented a series of policy measures, including higher taxes, higher energy prices, and raising...

Political, financial, humanitarian crises put Pakistan on brink

The political drama over the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan has given a clear idea about the priority of...

Of Sri Lanka's USD 3-bln IMF fund, to get USD 330-mln immediately

Sri Lanka has been facing a severe economic crisis as a result of past policy missteps and economic shocks.

Sri Lankan Prez expresses gratitude to IMF for approving program

"I thank the IMF for approving Sri Lanka's program under the Extended Fund Facility. We are committed to full...

Is Pakistan prepared as IMF swings towards inclusive growth?

Pakistan has had a low labour force participation rate over the past 20 years, and its investment rate has been at...

US Centcom chief expresses trust in Pakistan's nuclear agenda

The US general's statement is a relief ahead of Finance Minister Ishaq Dar's remarks last week in the Senate...

Pakistan's economy now depends on Gulf states to bail out crisis

The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) condition that Pakistan secure confirmation from bilateral partners of the...