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Thursday, December 4, 2025
TopicPakistan economy

Topic: Pakistan economy

Pakistan finance minister warns of ‘transition pain’ as IMF agrees to give the country ‘last’ loan

The $7 billion loan is Pakistan’s 25th International Monetary Fund programme since 1947—the highest number of any country.

Pakistani man killing CEO over dues telling of the economic stress—’Salaried are squeezed’

CEO Naveed Khan was stabbed to death by an employee at the Euro Tech Software House office in Karachi. No salaries had been paid from the head office for the past three months.

State Bank of Pakistan ex-governor has a warning for those coming to power

The prospects of the economy generating the resources to discharge the obligations that must be defrayed soon do not look good. It could transmute into a declaration of default.

Pakistan’s inflation hurting people—power to housing, storm of ‘price rise’ is everywhere

State Bank of Pakistan's decision to keep the interest rate unchanged to meet IMF bailout conditions has placed additional burden on the consumers.

Pakistan stock market growth has beaten India’s by more than a mile, with a spark from IMF

A crucial IMF package, commitment to fiscal discipline & historic corporate profits meant investors in KSE-100 index would’ve earned far higher returns than from investing in Sensex.

Pakistan Army chief has to engage with Imran Khan. The other choice is reviving the economy

Pakistan’s powerful military is facing multifaceted crises, and General Asim Munir must find a way to stabilise the situation soon.

Imran Khan’s prosecution won’t do much. The military is at the heart of Pakistan’s corruption

Lacking even the meagre comfort of an after-dinner cognac to calm their nerves, the assembled billionaires listened silently as their guest’s rage washed over the gathering....

Pakistan wants to privatise national airline. It’s the country’s top loss-making entity

Most have applauded the announcement of privatisation. One user sarcastically tweeted to give PIA to the army, 'they are looking to occupy everything that Pakistan has'.

Pakistan secures $5.6bn funding boost from bilateral partners with IMF’s help

On Wednesday, Pakistan’s central bank received $1.2 billion from International Monetary Fund as the first tranche of a $3 billion bailout to stabilise the economy.

Pakistan to receive $2 billion support from Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia pledged the money and then waited for the aid package from the International Monetary Fund to go ahead before depositing it with the State Bank of Pakistan.

On Camera

Why Bihar migrates has a 500-year old answer — from Mughal taxpayers to peasant warriors

Migration in North India isn’t just due to lack of development today. It was shaped by the evolution of labour markets under Sher Shah, Mughals, and the East India Company.

India’s Russian oil imports are showing up in cryptic new places. The crude map stands redrawn

December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.

From nuclear cooperation to defence, trade to oil, what is expected from Putin’s two-day India visit

New Delhi is interested in firming up bilateral agreements for increased trade, mobility, upgrade of Su-30 MKI fighters and the increased range of BrahMos supersonic missiles.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.