Pakistan economy to increase to 4.5% this year: IMF

Last Updated: Friday, August 7, 2015, 22:30

The IMF Friday forecast Pakistan's country's economy to increase to 4.5 percent this fiscal, citing macroeconomic stability, low global oil prices, planned improvements in the domestic energy supply and investment related to the China-Pak Economic Corridor.

Pakistan to clock 4.3% growth this year: IMF

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 21:18

The IMF Tuesday projected a 4.3 percent growth rate for Pakistan this year and a higher 4.7 percent in 2016, noting that the cash-strapped country would benefit from a global fall in crude oil prices.

Pakistan economy to grow by 4.4%: World Bank

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 12:00

The WB prediction is in line with that of International Monetary Fund and the Asian Development Bank that are also seeing around 4.3 per cent growth, the Express Tribune said.

Pakistan cuts key interest rate

Last Updated: Saturday, March 21, 2015, 18:31

Pakistan`s central bank cut its key interest rate by 0.5 percent on Saturday in a bid to give the country`s improving economy further momentum.

Pak monthly inflation back in double digits

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 16:31

This is a steep rise of 1.8 percentage points compared to 9.1 percent in October

IMF team visits Pakistan to kick the tyres on economic reforms

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 15:34

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif faces the first formal test of his economic policies this week during a visit by the International Monetary Fund. It won`t be easy.

IMF warns Pakistan at ‘high risk’ of economic crisis

Last Updated: Friday, September 13, 2013, 16:41

According to the Daily Times, the organization has approved a 6.7 billion dollars loan package to help Pakistan revive its ailing economy and prevent a balance of payments crisis.

Pak’s GDP to increase by 1.5% if trade normalized with India: Study

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 14:53

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Pakistan could increase by at least 1.5 percent during next financial year 2014-15 due to normalization of trade with India.

Pakistan sets 4.4% economic growth rate target: Minister

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 10:08

Pakistan's cash-strapped government has set a target of 4.4 percent economic growth for the coming fiscal year, the finance minister said today, while promising new measures to tackle crippling power cuts.

Inflation in Pakistan drops to 9-yr low despite govt. borrowing

Last Updated: Friday, May 3, 2013, 20:19

Inflation in Pakistan had slipped to a nine-year low in April despite an expansionary fiscal policy pursued by the finance ministry.

IMF asks Pakistan to begin taking steps to stabilise economy

Last Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013, 10:54

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to begin taking necessary actions to stabilise the economy and lay the groundwork for future growth.