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Pakistan aims to generate PKR 215 billion in new taxes to help seal IMF de
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
"Pakistan and IMF had detailed negotiations for the last three days as a last effort to complete the pending review," Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said on Saturday.
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Pakistan: People suffer as government keep petrol prices unchanged
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
As the Pakistan government decided to raise the price of petrol in the country amid the economic turmoil, the common people continue to face difficulties, the country's vernacular media reported.
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Pakistan: Ad-hoc workers to protest at PM's Secretariat over non-payment o
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
As per Siasat, Ad-hoc workers have decided to celebrate Eid at the Gate of the Prime Minister's Secretariat in protest of not getting salaries for the past 18 months.
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Pakistan: IMF executive meeting scheduled without Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
As the ninth review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme still remain pending, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has issued meetings scheduled till June 29 without Pakistan.
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Pakistan: Efforts on to obtain USD 3-4 bn from friendly countries in case
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Pakistan is trying to obtain USD 3-4 billion from friendly countries in case its deal with the International Monetary Fund does not get through, The News International reported.
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Pakistan receives USD 1 billion loan from China
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"This is to inform you that USD 1 billion has been received from China," said the central bank in a brief message to journalists on Friday night.
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Pakistan government announces petrol, diesel prices will remain unchanged
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Ishaq Dar said that the prices of petrol and diesel will remain unchanged. The decision to keep the petroleum products prices unchanged is taken in view of international rates, according to ARY News.
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Pakistan-IMF talks are underway, not concluded yet, says Finance Minister
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday said that Pakistan and International Monetary Fund (IMF) are underway and the talks have not failed nor the negotiation phase has concluded, reported ARY News.
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Time is running out for Pakistan to convince IMF to release loan
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Time is running out for Pakistan to convince the International Monetary Fund to release USD 2.2 billion from its bailout programme before June 30.
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Pakistan's new budget depends on concessions from China
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The country remains mired in political and economic crises, amid punishing inflation that neared 38 per cent in May. On Monday, the central bank left its benchmark rate unchanged at a record-high 21 per cent, saying it thinks inflation has "peaked."
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Pakistan finance minister hints at 'Plan B' as IMF loan remains locked
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
While addressing the post-budget news conference, Dar ruled out any talks about restructuring external debt with multilateral agencies or Paris Club.
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Federal budget for FY 2023-24 a huge downer for housewives in Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The federal budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24, presented by Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday, came as a huge disappointment for homemakers as it offered no respite from surging household expenses, The News International reported.
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