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Nov

When the pie shrinks

By Khurram Husain Published in Dawn on November 23, 2023 THE state, the economy and the people pull the resource envelope of the country in different directions. This is especially the case when periods of macroeconomic adjustments get going, meaning when an IMF programme is being implemented. The state needs revenue. The economy requires liquidity. The people […]

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Nov

Average PSDP project takes 14.1 years in Pakistan: IMF

By Mehtab Haider Published in The News on November 19, 2023 ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has assessed average time for completion of development projects in Pakistan stands at 14.1 years if no new projects are included in the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) list. The IMF has come up with a technical assistance report titled[…]

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Nov

Pakistan wins initial IMF approval to unlock $700m tranche under SBA

Published in The News on November 15, 2023 In a positive development, Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement on the first review under a Stand-By Arrangement (SBA), subject to approval by the Executive Board of the global lender. Upon approval, Pakistan will have access to $700 million, the IMF announced in[…]