China plays catch-up with India in Sri Lanka; fails

This development comes a few days after India backed the island nation's efforts to secure a loan from the global...

Pakistan's forex reserves continue to decline: Report

On January 6 the Forex reserves in the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) touched the lowest mark of USD 4.343 billion...

Pakistan's virtual talks with IMF likely from next week

Amid a reeling economic crisis and falling foreign exchange reserves, virtual talks between Pakistan and...

War of words between China and US over Sri Lanka debt

The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka slammed the US recently after an American diplomat called China a 'spoiler' to Sri...

"Only option is to seek IMF support", Sri Lankan President

Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that the only option for the island nation to emerge from this crisis is to seek the...

Pak rupees hit new low vs USD, slides to Rs 227.88 a dollar

The fresh drop came after the government failed to make any headway in its talks with the International Monetary...

UN seeks funds for Pakistan after last year's devastating floods

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday sought "massive investments" for Pakistan to help it...

IMF delegation to meet Pak FM on sidelines of Geneva conference

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation will meet Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on the sidelines of...

India needs to increase investment to improve rural roads: IMF

The IMF in a book -- South Asia's Path to Resilient Growth -- said gradually raising rural access to 90 per cent by...

Policies need to create congenial climate for investment: RBI Guv

Speaking on raising productivity during a conference held by the International Monetary Fund, Reserve Bank of India...

Greater financial inclusion associated with poverty cut: IMF

The IMF's book -- South Asia's Path to Resilient Growth -- launched on Friday said financial inclusion is a...

IMF delegation to travel to Pakistan in 2-3 days: Sharif

Sharif made the remarks while addressing Hazara Electric Supply Company's (HESC) inaugural ceremony in Islamabad.