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IMF Reaches $1.2 Billion Staff-Level Agreement with Pakistan, Seeks End to Fuel Subsidy

Petrova said Pakistan should promptly phase out its fuel support scheme because of its high cost and broad targeting. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the release of approximately $1.2 billion under two loan programmes after committing to phase out its fuel subsidy scheme promptly, increase social […]

Protests Could Cause Rs120 Billion Daily Loss, Finance Minister Warns

According to Aurangzeb, previous internet connectivity disruptions had affected IT exports significantly. ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has warned that protests and sit-ins could cause economic losses of around Rs120 billion per day, citing estimates prepared by the Planning Commission. Aurangzeb issued the warning in a televised recorded message on Sunday, days before the Pakistan […]