Business Community celebrates successful IMF review, advocates for self-reliance

ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP): In a testament to the resilience of Pakistan’s Business Community, the Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has applauded the successful completion of the first review under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Staff-Level Agreement (SLA). Talking to APP on Friday, PBF Chairman (Capital Area), Atif Ikram Sheikh said, “This achievement, secured amidst a… Continue reading Business Community celebrates successful IMF review, advocates for self-reliance

Donors to release $1.5 quick financial assistance after SBA approval by IMF board: Finance Minister

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar said here on Thursday that Pakistan would get quick disbursement of financial assistance from various multilateral institutions once the first review of the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) is approved by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board next month. In an interview with a… Continue reading Donors to release $1.5 quick financial assistance after SBA approval by IMF board: Finance Minister

PM reaffirms govt’s enduring commitment to economic reform efforts

ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s enduring commitment to the reform efforts agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as these were aimed at stabilizing the Pakistan’s economy in the long run. IMF Mission Chief for Pakistan Nathan Porter and IMF Resident Representative for Pakistan Esther Perez… Continue reading PM reaffirms govt’s enduring commitment to economic reform efforts

IMF appreciates Pakistan’s commitments to meet Q1 targets

ISLAMABAD, Nov 02 (APP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief, Nathan Porter here on Thursday appreciated the government’s commitment to meeting the first Quarter targets and commended its efforts and measures taken in some critical areas. During a meeting with Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue & Economic Affairs, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, the IMF… Continue reading IMF appreciates Pakistan’s commitments to meet Q1 targets

Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs, participated in a high-profile meeting of Finance Ministers with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Marrakesh. The discussions encompassed key global economic issues and collaborative efforts to strengthen financial stability. Dr. Akhtar’s contributions underlined Pakistan’s commitment to advancing economic prosperity and global financial cooperation

APP16-151023 MARRAKECH: October 15 – Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs, participated in a high-profile meeting of Finance Ministers with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Marrakesh. The discussions encompassed key global economic issues and collaborative efforts to strengthen financial stability. Dr. Akhtar's contributions underlined Pakistan's commitment to advancing economic prosperity and global financial cooperation. APP/TZD/FHA
APP16-151023MARRAKECH: October 15  APP17-151023MARRAKECH: October 15 – Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs, participated in a high-profile meeting of Finance Ministers with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Marrakesh. The discussions encompassed key global economic issues and collaborative efforts to strengthen financial stability. Dr. Akhtar's… Continue reading Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs, participated in a high-profile meeting of Finance Ministers with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Marrakesh. The discussions encompassed key global economic issues and collaborative efforts to strengthen financial stability. Dr. Akhtar’s contributions underlined Pakistan’s commitment to advancing economic prosperity and global financial cooperation

UNGA Session; Caretaker PM vociferously spells out Pakistan’s views on regional, global perspectives, generating wider

ISLAMABAD, Sep 24 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Karkar has emphatically conveyed Pakistan’s views on key regional and global issues, during his recently concluded five-day visit to New York, where he addressed the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, besides holding sidelines meetings with the world leaders. Contrary to the impression created by… Continue reading UNGA Session; Caretaker PM vociferously spells out Pakistan’s views on regional, global perspectives, generating wider

Murder of Khalistan Movement leader in Canada jolts West: PM Kakar

NEW YORK, Sept 22 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday said that the gruesome murder of Khalistan Movement Sikh leader in Canada had jolted the West that raised serious questions about the role of Indian state. Addressing a presser at the Pakistan Mission, the prime minister said that Pakistan had been a victim… Continue reading Murder of Khalistan Movement leader in Canada jolts West: PM Kakar

PM apprises IMF chief of govt’s measures to revive, stabilise economy

NEW YORK, Sep 20 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday held a meeting with Managing Director of International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva and apprised her of various measures taken by the Government of Pakistan to stabilize and revive the country’s economy. The meeting was held on the sidelines of 78th session of… Continue reading PM apprises IMF chief of govt’s measures to revive, stabilise economy

Pakistan rejects Intercept story alleging sale of Pakistani weapons to Ukraine

ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP):Pakistan on Monday rejected the Intercept news story alleging sale of Pakistani weapons to Ukraine to get International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package for Pakistan. Responding to media queries on the latest Intercept story, Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, termed the story as baseless and fabricated. She said: “the… Continue reading Pakistan rejects Intercept story alleging sale of Pakistani weapons to Ukraine

PM vows to rid country of loans, put on track of self-sustainability

ISLAMABAD, July 25 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that the the government had established a robust mechanism in form of the Special Investment Facilitation Council to attract investments with a view to do away with the “addiction” of borrowings and put the country on the course towards self-sustainability. The prime minister, addressing… Continue reading PM vows to rid country of loans, put on track of self-sustainability

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