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Julie Kozack

IMF says ready to support Syria reconstruction when conditions allow

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund stands ready to assist Syria’s reconstruction alongside the...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 11:03pm

Preparatory work on RSF under way: IMF

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and International Monetary Fund (IMF) are engaged in preparatory work for Resilience and...

Updated 23 Nov, 2024 05:35pm

World

Kenya asks IMF to review corruption issues after Western push

NAIROBI: Kenya’s government has asked the International Monetary Fund to conduct an official assessment of...

Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am

Business & Finance

IMF says escalation of Mideast conflict poses significant economic risks

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East could...

Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am

Executive Board meeting notified: IMF to take $7bn EFF on its agenda on 25th

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has formally notified that the Executive Board would consider...

Updated 17 Sep, 2024 01:48pm

$7bn EFF on Sep 25 agenda of IMF EB

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board is scheduled to take Pakistan’s 37-month Extended...

Updated 13 Sep, 2024 09:16am

IMF will continue to discuss policy goals and actions

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will continue to discuss policy goals and actions that could form...

Updated 12 Jul, 2024 09:21am

Markets

Sri Lanka shares end higher

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Friday, aided by industrial and communication service stocks. The CSE...

Published 08 Jun, 2024 07:00am

New EFF: IMF to support a home-grown programme

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund will support a home-grown programme for Pakistan under a new Extended...

Updated 08 Jun, 2024 01:35pm

Pakistan

Talks on new programme continuing virtually with Pakistan, says IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said talks are “continuing virtually” with authorities in Islamabad towards...

Updated 07 Jun, 2024 10:54pm

Talks with IMF on next phase of engagement this week

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission is meeting with the Pakistani authorities this week to...

Updated 18 May, 2024 04:58pm

World

US should keep open trade, work with China: IMF

WASHINGTON: The US would be better served by maintaining its open trade system rather than imposing new punitive...

Published 17 May, 2024 05:50am

Talks on new program: IMF stands ready: Julie

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stands ready to engage in new program discussions in coming months...

Updated 06 Apr, 2024 10:03am

Pakistan

IMF Executive Board meeting expected ‘late April’

IMF official says growth and confidence are continuing to recover in Pakistan

Updated 05 Apr, 2024 10:22pm

Markets

SBA: IMF awaits formation of PM Shehbaz's cabinet ahead of sending mission for 2nd review

In press briefing, Julie Kozak, Director of Communications, says focus is on completion of current Stand-By Arrangement, IMF 'stands ready' to send mission

Updated 08 Mar, 2024 11:30pm

Answer to question about IK’s letter: IMF says won’t comment on developments

The International Monetary Fund says it is looking forward to working with the new government

Updated 24 Feb, 2024 04:10pm

Markets

IMF refrains from commenting on Imran Khan’s ‘letter’, says keen on working with new govt

Lender says caretaker authorities 'have maintained economic stability'

Updated 23 Feb, 2024 10:49pm

Editorials

Milking the system for what it is worth

EDITORIAL: During a press briefing in Washington DC, Julie Kozack, Director of Communications International Monetary...

Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am

Economic stability: SBA to anchor govt’s instant efforts: IMF

ISLAMABAD: Resolving Pakistan’s structural challenges will likely require continued reforms over the medium term to...

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 05:17pm

Markets

IMF delves into reasons behind ‘shorter’ programme with Pakistan

Nine-month Stand-By Arrangement provides time to implement policies critical to strengthening Pakistan's economic situation, says IMF’s Director of Strategic Communications Julie Kozack

Updated 14 Jul, 2023 08:59pm

Policy efforts, 9th review’s success: Timely external aid will be critical: IMF

ISLAMABAD: Timely financial assistance from external partners will be critical to support the Pakistani authorities’...

Updated 25 Mar, 2023 06:05pm

Pakistan

IMF seeks financial assurances before taking 'next step with Pakistan'

Says Pakistan's economy faces multiple challenges including from slowing growth, high inflation and large financing needs

Updated 24 Mar, 2023 04:25pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 20	278.48
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 20	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 20	156.31
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 20	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 20	1.26
Euro to USD / Dec 20	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 20	5,930.85
India Sensex / Dec 20	78,041.59
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 20	38,701.90
Nasdaq / Dec 20	19,572.60
Hang Seng / Dec 20	19,720.70
FTSE 100 / Dec 20	8,084.36
Dow Jones / Dec 20	42,840.26
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 20	19,884.75

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 20	69.46
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 20	234,311
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 20	2,622.91
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 20	68.06
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 21	17,585
Petrol/Litre / Dec 22	252.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Media Times Ltd / Dec 20 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	2.37 ▲ 0.37 (18.50%)
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	7.23 ▲ 1.00 (16.05%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Dec 20 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	2.12 ▲ 0.26 (13.98%)
Khalid Siraj / Dec 20 Khalid Siraj Textile Mills Limited(KSTM)	9.60 ▲ 0.97 (11.24%)
Aruj Industries / Dec 20 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	9.90 ▲ 0.98 (10.99%)
Escorts Bank / Dec 20 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	4.79 ▲ 0.47 (10.88%)
Cresent Jute / Dec 20 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	4.20 ▲ 0.40 (10.53%)
S.G.Power / Dec 20 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	11.19 ▲ 1.02 (10.03%)
P.T.C.L. / Dec 20 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	25.80 ▲ 2.35 (10.02%)

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv. / Dec 20 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	16.25 ▼ -1.81 (-10.02%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Dec 20 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	41.93 ▼ -4.66 (-10.00%)
Maqbool Tex. / Dec 20 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	31.05 ▼ -3.45 (-10.00%)
Reliance Cotton / Dec 20 Reliance Cotton Spinning Mills Limited(RCML)	621 ▼ -69.00 (-10.00%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 20 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	27.72 ▼ -3.08 (-10.00%)
Olympia Mills / Dec 20 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	34.58 ▼ -3.84 (-9.99%)
Nagina Cot. / Dec 20 Nagina Cotton Mills Limited(NAGC)	48.92 ▼ -5.41 (-9.96%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 20 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	11.39 ▼ -1.26 (-9.96%)
Arpak Int. / Dec 20 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	65.22 ▼ -7.19 (-9.93%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,645,248 ▲ 0.10
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 20 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	81,901,542 ▲ 0.16
Cnergyico PK / Dec 20 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	68,345,098 ▲ 0.12
Pak Elektron / Dec 20 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	57,974,101 ▲ 1.47
Pak Refinery / Dec 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	45,251,944 ▲ 0.40
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	43,240,462 ▲ 1.00
Sui South Gas / Dec 20 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	40,539,001 ▼ -0.74
B.O.Punjab / Dec 20 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	35,598,669 ▲ 0.24
Symmetry Group / Dec 20 Symmetry Group Limited(SYM)	34,869,613 ▼ -0.72

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