3 d. ago Pakistan terms Istanbul accord with Afghanistan a ‘conditional truce’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday described the Istanbul agreement with the Afghan Taliban regime as a conditional truce, calling it a positive step forward but not a final resolution, as both sides prepare for the next high-level meeting on Nov 6 in Turkiye. A senior security source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the understanding “hinges […]

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7 d. ago Rizwan refuses to sign PCB contract, demands explanation over T20 expulsion

Former Pakistan One Day International (ODI) skipper Mohammad Rizwan has placed a condition before the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) ahead of signing the central contract, sources said. The sources said that Mohammad Rizwan has refused to sign the central contract and has asked the PCB to inform him of the reason for removing him from […]

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7 d. ago Foreign investors back Pakistan: 73% see it as prime FDI Destination

Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) released its Perception and Investment Survey 2025. The survey covered over 200 foreign investors. Results show 73% of members now consider Pakistan suitable for foreign direct investment, up from 61% in 2023. Investors expressed cautious optimism about Pakistan’s business environment and economic conditions. The survey highlights that […]

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1 week ago Pakistan establishes Tax Policy to strengthen fiscal framework

. ISLAMABAD – The federal government has launched a Tax Policy Office to modernize and streamline Pakistan’s tax framework. To aligning it with conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Finance Ministry confirmed the key appointments for the office have finalized. He also confirmed work will commence next week on tax policies for […]

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2 w. ago Business Leaders unite in Lahore for ILO Forum on sustainable growth

LAHORE – In a significant move aimed at improving the working conditions and competitiveness of Pakistan’s textile sector, Better Work

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2 w. ago Finmin says IMF can’t impose conditions against Pakistan’s interests

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cannot impose any condition that goes against Pakistan’s national interest, stressing that all ongoing economic reforms are guided by the country’s own priorities. “The IMF cannot put any condition that goes against Pakistan’s national interest,” said Aurangzeb while addressing a press conference in […]

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2 w. ago FinMin says IMF can’t impose conditions against Pakistan’s national interest

Finance Minister Aurangzeb terms IMF, World Bank talks in Washington ‘positive and constructive’ Credits reforms under IMF programme for stabilising Pakistan’s economy Says $1.2b tranche expected by December 31 to bolster external reserves, highlights rising US and Chinese investor interest in Pakistan WASHINGTON: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the […]

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2 w. ago IMF cannot impose any condition against Pakistan’s interests: FM Aurangzeb

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cannot impose any condition that violates Pakistan’s

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2 w. ago IMF Cannot Impose Conditions Against Pakistan’s Interests, Says Aurangzeb

WASHINGTON — Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Saturday that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cannot impose any conditions that go against Pakistan’s national interests. Speaking at the Pakistan Embassy in Washington, Aurangzeb said that all IMF-backed reforms were consistent with Pakistan’s economic priorities and had helped stabilise the national economy. “Please name any IMF-suggested […]

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2 w. ago SBP governor’s report highlights economic stability, flags global and domestic risks

Pakistan’s macroeconomic conditions strengthened further in FY25, supported by a prudent monetary policy stance and sustained fiscal consolidation that led to a sharp drop in National CPI (NCPI) inflation. Meanwhile, the financial system remained resilient and real GDP growth edged higher, according to the Governor’s Annual Report (GAR) for FY25 of (GAR) of the State […]

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