PM Shehbaz engages World Bank, IMF leaders on Pakistan’s economic reforms Expresses appreciation for IMF's technical assistance and capacity-building programs Updated 27 Sep, 2024 11:33pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s economy on a sound path, says IMF chief after Executive Board approval Kristalina Georgieva congratulates people of Pakistan for moving forward with home-defined, country-owned reforms Updated 26 Sep, 2024 10:16pm
Business & Finance IMF slightly downgrades US economic forecast for 2024 WASHINGTON: The IMF said Thursday it expects the US economy to grow a bit more slowly than previously forecast, ... Published 29 Jun, 2024 06:40am
Print PM discusses ‘entering another programme’ with IMF chief RIYADH: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director (MD) of the International... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 08:58am
Pakistan PM Shehbaz meets IMF chief, reiterates govt’s commitment to revive Pakistan’s economy Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday called on Managing Director (MD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:47pm
Print Pakistan aims to agree outline of new IMF loan in May: Aurangzeb WASHINGTON: Pakistan hopes to agree the contours of a new International Monetary Fund loan in May, Finance Minister... Updated 20 Apr, 2024 05:39pm
Pakistan Pakistan aims to agree outline of new IMF loan in May: Finance Minister Bulk of Pakistan's bilateral debt is being rolled over, Aurangzeb says Updated 19 Apr, 2024 10:30pm
Print Georgieva to head IMF for second term WASHINGTON: Kristalina Georgieva will lead the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for another five years, the ... Updated 14 Apr, 2024 09:40am
Markets Pakistan repays $1bn international bond: central bank SBP says principal plus interest made to agent bank for onward distribution to bondholders Updated 13 Apr, 2024 06:03pm
Print IMF chief flags issues that country needs to address WASHINGTON: Pakistan is in discussions with the International Monetary Fund on a potential follow-up programme to... Updated 13 Apr, 2024 03:10pm
Pakistan IMF chief says Pakistan seeking potential follow-up loan program Says Pakistan successfully completing its existing program with the IMF Updated 12 Apr, 2024 09:32am
World IMF chief sees inflation dropping further in 2024, not yet fully defeated Will create conditions for central banks in major advanced economies to begin cutting rates in the second half of the year, she says Updated 12 Apr, 2024 09:27am
Print Property market crisis: China needs to ‘reinvent itself’: IMF MD BEIJING: China needs to “reinvent itself” with economic policies to speed resolution of its property market crisis... Updated 25 Mar, 2024 08:56am
World China could grow faster with pro-market reforms, IMF managing director says BEIJING: With a comprehensive package of pro-market reforms, China could grow considerably faster than a status quo... Updated 24 Mar, 2024 09:29pm
Business & Finance IMF says countries ‘must’ strengthen central bank independence WASHINGTON: The head of the IMF called Thursday for countries to “preserve and strengthen” the independence of... Published 22 Mar, 2024 04:57am
Business & Finance IMF’s Georgieva urges central bank independence amid election-year rate-cut pressures WASHINGTON: International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned on Thursday that central banks... Published 21 Mar, 2024 03:23pm
World EU states back second term for IMF chief Georgieva BRUSSELS: All 27 EU countries have endorsed a second term for International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina ... Published 13 Mar, 2024 06:32am
Print Aurangzeb’s appointment a positive step: Bloomberg ISLAMABAD: The appointment of Muhammad Aurangzeb as Pakistan’s finance minister is a positive step to steer the... Updated 13 Mar, 2024 12:24pm
Business & Finance EU Finance Ministers back Georgieva for second term at IMF BRUSSELS: European Union Finance Ministers supported on Tuesday International Monetary Fund Managing Director... Published 12 Mar, 2024 02:31pm
World Germany backs Georgieva for second term as IMF chief FRANKFURT: Germany, Europe’s largest economy, voiced its backing Monday for a second term for International Monetary... Published 11 Mar, 2024 05:26pm
World IMF chief Georgieva says focused on job at hand, not future role SAO PAULO: With just seven months to go in Kristalina Georgieva’s five-year term as head of the International... Published 28 Feb, 2024 12:05pm
World IMF's Georgieva says she's confident on global economic outlook despite uncertainties DUBAI: The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, said on Sunday she was... Updated 11 Feb, 2024 02:08pm
Business & Finance IMF says central banks should not rush into rate cuts WASHINGTON: The IMF sees a greater risk to the global economy if central banks start cutting interest rates too soon... Published 03 Feb, 2024 05:46am
World China bids to woo back global elites at Davos forum DAVOS: China will put on a show of force Tuesday with a large delegation represented by Prime Minister Li Qiang at... Published 16 Jan, 2024 12:30pm
World IMF chief says AI holds risks, ‘tremendous opportunity’ for global economy WASHINGTON: Artificial intelligence poses risks to job security around the world but also offers a “tremendous... Published 15 Jan, 2024 11:23am
Technology IMF chief says rules, infrastructure needed to prevent crypto risks SEOUL: The head of International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday that crypto currencies need to be regulated... Published 14 Dec, 2023 10:12am
World IMF chief Georgieva to meet with Ukraine’s Zelenskiy on Monday: IMF spokesperson WASHINGTON: International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva will meet with Ukrainian President... Published 11 Dec, 2023 11:52pm
Pakistan IMF chief praises Pakistani authorities for maintaining economic stability IMF chief's comments come after meeting with caretaker PM on sidelines of COP28 Updated 02 Dec, 2023 11:05pm
World IMF chief calls on Italy, France, Spain to ‘buckle up’ on debt PARIS: Italy, France, and Spain must do more to tackle rising debt and deficit levels, IMF chief Kristalina... Published 24 Nov, 2023 01:02pm
Business & Finance IMF looking forward to working closely with Argentina’s Milei: Georgieva LONDON: The head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, said on Monday the Fund was looking... Published 20 Nov, 2023 03:26pm