Pakistan finance minister hopeful of IMF agreement within ‘1 or 2 days’
So far, Pakistan and the IMF have not yet been able to reach close to a staff-level agreement for revival of the loan programme.
Tahir Sherani
Petroleum prices unchanged as PM prioritises ‘relief for consumers’ over revenue
The measure was taken with the "view to provide maximum relief to the consumers" despite the loss in revenue due to globally rising petroleum prices.
PM Shehbaz rejects summary to increase petrol prices: Minister
The move comes days after the IMF said the Pakistani government had "agreed that prompt action is needed to reverse unfunded subsidies".
IMF to ‘continue its support to Pakistan’, will engage on policies once new govt is in place
The statement comes amid political chaos in the country, especially in the aftermath of President Dr Arif Alvi's dissolution of the National Assembly.