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Pakistan falters to meet IMF conditions, provinces asked to raise USD 1.4 billion in taxes
World | May 19, 2026 19:14 ISTThe Pakistan government is expected to raise nearly Rs 700 billion through fresh tax measures, tougher enforcement and higher petroleum levy collections.
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Pakistan to clear pending USD 1.5 billion UAE loan by April 23
World | April 19, 2026 23:52 ISTPakistan is now looking towards the International Monetary Fund for further relief. Finance officials have indicated that a USD 1.2 billion tranche is expected soon under an ongoing agreement.
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Pakistan goes begging to IMF again, unlocks USD 1.2 billion under payout agreement
World | March 28, 2026 20:08 ISTSubject to board approval, Pakistan will receive funds under the Extended Fund Facility and Resilience and Sustainability Facility, as part of efforts to stabilise the economy, continue reforms and support vulnerable groups.
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AI can accelerate global growth by 0.8%, India's Viksit Bharat goal achievable: IMF MD
February 20, 2026 16:07 ISTIMF MD Kristalina Georgieva said AI could raise global growth by 0.8 per cent and make India’s Viksit Bharat vision achievable, while warning that up to 60 per cent of jobs in advanced economies may be affected.
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Musk reacts as India surpasses US in IMF's global growth data: 'Balance of power is changing'
World | February 01, 2026 19:52 ISTMusk made these comments at a time when global markets are facing uncertainty, with sharp fluctuations triggered by US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies against multiple countries.
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif admits 'begging for money' around the world, says 'we are ashamed'
World | January 31, 2026 14:32 ISTThe UAE renewed a $2 billion loan, while Qatar agreed to $3 billion in investments and LNG supplies. Sharif praised China as an “all-weather friend” and thanked the Gulf countries for stabilizing foreign exchange reserves and helping avert a balance-of-payments crisis.
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IMF raises India's FY26 growth forecast to 7.3% despite global tariff uncertainty
Business | January 19, 2026 23:37 ISTFor calendar years 2026 and 2027, the International Monetary Fund forecast growth of 6.3 per cent and 6.5 per cent, respectively.
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From Pakistan to Bangladesh: A look at top 10 countries with highest IMD debt
World | November 19, 2025 0:08 ISTArgentina remains the IMF's largest borrower by a wide margin, reflecting decades of economic instability. Other major borrowers like Ukraine, Egypt and Pakistan rely on IMF support to manage wartime pressures, fiscal deficits and import-dependent economies.
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IMF raises India's GDP growth forecast to 6.6% for 2025-26, offsets impact of US tariffs
India | October 14, 2025 23:46 ISTThe IMF has raised India's GDP growth projection for FY26 to 6.6%, highlighting the economy's resilience against US tariff pressures. While global growth is expected to slow in the coming years, India continues to lead as the world's fastest-growing major economy.
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Urjit Patel, former RBI governor, appointed as executive director at IMF - Check details
Business | August 29, 2025 10:00 ISTAccording to a notification from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Urjit Patel has been appointed as an executive director at the International Monetary Fund for a period of three years.
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OPINION | IMF, World Bank must stop Pakistan from financing terror
India | May 24, 2025 13:59 ISTIndia's charge is that Pakistan is using a major part of World Bank and IMF money to fund terror outfits. Already, Pakistan is groaning under the weight of $224 billion foreign loans, which amounts to almost 70 pc of its GDP.
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Speed News: India Likely To Push FATF To Add Pakistan To Its Grey List
Originals | May 23, 2025 18:45 ISTIndia may push the World Bank and FATF for Pakistan's grey-listing. Meanwhile, PM Modi highlighted Northeast's diversity at the Rising Northeast Summit. On the other hand, the BJP slammed Rahul Gandhi as 'Poster boy of Pakistan'. Watch today's Speed News to know all the headlines of the day.
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What are the 11 conditions that IMF imposed on Pakistan against its bailout scheme
Business | May 19, 2025 17:42 ISTThe IMF report has shown the total size of the federal budget at Rs 17.6 trillion, including Rs 1.07 trillion for development spending.
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IMF Tightens Stance On Pakistan, Sets 11 Conditions For Next Tranche, Urges Major Economic Reforms
News | May 19, 2025 10:59 ISTThe IMF has set 11 new conditions for Pakistan's bailout tranche, warning that India-Pakistan tensions may worsen economic instability and obstruct key reforms, as stated in its Staff Level report.
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IMF imposes 11 new conditions on Pak for bailout programme, flags rising tensions as risk: Report
World | May 18, 2025 13:08 ISTAmong the new requirements are the parliamentary approval of a Rs 17.6 trillion budget, an increase in the debt servicing surcharge on electricity bills, and the removal of restrictions on importing used cars older than three years.
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IMF funding conflict? $2 billion loan to Pakistan approved despite it harbouring terrorists
World | May 11, 2025 7:31 ISTDespite India's objections, which were rooted in Pakistan’s history of supporting cross-border terrorism and its repeated failures to meet IMF programme conditions, the Fund proceeded with its support. The so-called consensus effectively overlooked India's warnings about the risks of enabling a bell
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India flags terror funding risk as IMF approves USD 1 billion loan for Pakistan
World | May 10, 2025 7:41 ISTIndia has raised concerns over the recent $1 billion IMF loan to Pakistan, warning of potential misuse for state-sponsored cross-border terrorism. India highlighted Pakistan's poor track record with IMF programs and abstained from voting at the crucial IMF board meeting.
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India abstains from voting on IMF's bailout package for Pak, cites Islamabad's 'poor track record'
World | May 09, 2025 23:11 ISTA day ahead of a crucial meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, India on Thursday hinted that it could communicate its view to the global financial body on its bailout package for Pakistan.
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Parameswaran Iyer appointed as India's nominee to IMF board ahead of May 9 meeting | Who is he?
India | May 05, 2025 12:00 ISTThe government's decision to appoint Parameswaran Iyer assumes significance as the IMF Executive Board will meet on May 9, to take a call on a new USD 1.3 billion loan under a climate resilience loan programme, along with the first review of the ongoing USD 7 billion bailout package for Pakistan.
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Govt terminates services of IMF board nominee Krishnamurthy Subramanian with immediate effect
India | May 04, 2025 9:00 ISTThe Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the termination of services of Dr Krishnamurthy Subramanian as Executive Director (India) at the International Monetary Fund with immediate effect, the government order read.
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