Pakistan joined the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on July 11, 1950, just three years after independence. Today, Pakistan is marking 75 years since it became a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). As the country reflects on this long-standing association, it is a moment not just for ceremonial commemoration — but for critical self-examination….
IMF demand: Big news for students After the IMF demand, there is big news for the students. According to the sources, in the budget 2024-25, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has demanded to impose tax on books as well. The IMF says that tax exemptions on books and copies should be removed in the budget…
Former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, in a recent interview on a private TV program acknowledged the possibility of forming a government with the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) again in the absence of a clear majority after the upcoming elections. He said, “We formed a government with PDM for 16 months, and while we couldn’t control…
International organizations have expressed concern over Russia’s decision to withdraw from the Ukraine grain agreement. On the Russian decision, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed fear of an increase in global food prices. In this regard, the IMF says that Russia’s withdrawal from the Ukraine grain agreement will seriously damage global food security. A…
File photo US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller has said that the staff level agreement between the IMF and Pakistan is welcome. During the press briefing in Washington, he said that Pakistan is with the people in difficult times, technical engagement with Pakistan will continue. The spokesperson of the US Department of State said that…
Washington: The US Treasury Secretary has said that we support the IMF program for Pakistan. According to the details, the US appears to be a supporter of the IMF program for Pakistan, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen also acknowledged this in the House of Representatives committee. Janet Yellen said we support the IMF program for…
File photo American Center Amy Klobuchar has also said that she will play a role in providing loans to Pakistan from the IMF. He said this on the occasion of attending a dinner at the residence of Pakistani American Tahir Javed. Pakistani American Member of Texas Assembly Dr. Salman Lalani was also present on this…
File photo American Congressman All Green has demanded the American government to play a role in providing aid to Pakistan from the IMF and the World Bank. Speaking in the House of Representatives, Congressman All Green said that Pakistan is already affected by floods, America can deny global warming but Pakistan is suffering it. He…
File photo IMF Director Jihad Azur says that the recent policies adopted in Pakistan are in the right direction, it is important to control inflation. While giving a press conference in Washington, IMF Director Jihad Azur said that it is important to control inflation in the current situation, decisive steps are needed for economic stability….
Global inflation is also heading down, signalling that the tightening of monetary policy through major interest rate rises is bearing fruit, though more slowly than initially anticipated, said the IMF’s Director of Research, from 8.7 percent last year to seven percent this year, and 4.9 percent in 2024. Gradual recovery ‘remains on track’ Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said…
