IMF board to discuss Pakistan’s $7bn loan request on September 25 D_Trends

IMF board to discuss Pakistan’s bn loan request on September 25 D_Trends

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed on Thursday that its executive board will meet on September 25 to discuss Pakistan’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF).  This follows Pakistan’s efforts to meet the lender’s conditions, including raising tax revenue by 40% and increasing energy prices. The country initially expected to secure the deal in August … Read more

IMF again excludes Pakistan’s $7bn loan request from September meetings D_Trends

IMF again excludes Pakistan’s bn loan request from September meetings D_Trends

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not yet included Pakistan’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program in its Executive Board’s upcoming meetings, which are scheduled until September 18.  Despite Pakistan’s efforts to secure necessary financing, the agenda for board meetings on September 9, 13, and 18 remains without the country’s program, as per the … Read more

Pakistan’s $7bn bailout not on IMF agenda for board meetings through September 4 D_Trends

Pakistan’s bn bailout not on IMF agenda for board meetings through September 4 D_Trends

The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board will not consider Pakistan’s $7 billion bailout package this week, as it is not included in the agenda for the upcoming meeting on September 4. According to the IMF’s website, the schedule for the Executive Board meetings on August 28, 30, and September 4 has been released, but … Read more

Aurangzeb exudes confidence in IMF Board’s approval of $7bn loan deal this month D_Trends

Aurangzeb exudes confidence in IMF Board’s approval of bn loan deal this month D_Trends

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is addressing a ceremony at Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi on March 29, 2024. —X@Financegovpk Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that he is confident that the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Board of Directors will approve the staff-level agreement by the end of August. Addressing the “Climate … Read more