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Economy in shambles but Pakistan wants to increase its defence budget

The Pakistan government says the country's defence budget is already one of the lowest 'when compared to other states in the region, including India.'

Feb 08, 2019, 12:51 PM IST

IMF says India has done well, calls for more reforms ahead of Budget

The IMF top representative hoped for a fiscal consolidation in the upcoming budget.

Jan 31, 2019, 14:41 PM IST

Tunisia's largest union starts nationwide strike over pay

Tunisia is under pressure from the International Monetary Fund to freeze public sector wages as part of reforms to help reduce its budget deficit.

Jan 17, 2019, 14:08 PM IST

Gita Gopinath joins IMF as its first female chief economist

Announcing her appointment on October 1, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde described her as one of the world's outstanding economists with impeccable academic credentials.

Jan 08, 2019, 09:25 AM IST

Imran Khan begging for funds worldwide: CM of Pakistan's Sindh province

"Imran Khan is going from country to country to beg (for financial aid)."

Jan 07, 2019, 16:23 PM IST

No IMF loan to Pakistan to repay Chinese debt: Congressman

Pakistan is seeking USD 8 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to bail itself out from a severe balance-of-payments crisis that threatens to cripple the country's economy.

Dec 17, 2018, 14:15 PM IST

IMF to check Pakistan's debt sustainability before loan: Official

A recent meeting between the IMF and Pakistan ended in a stalemate.

Dec 14, 2018, 15:32 PM IST

Operational independence of central banks important: IMF on RBI

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday said "operational independence" of central banks like the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was important for carrying out their responsibilities.

Dec 14, 2018, 08:43 AM IST

US likely to oppose IMF bailout to Pakistan to repay Chinese debt

Cash-strapped Pakistan is seeking USD 8 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to bail itself out from a severe balance-of-payments crisis that threatens to cripple the country's economy.

Dec 13, 2018, 15:31 PM IST

Flexible intellectual property will help China to diffuse trade tensions: IMF

China and the US are currently engaged in a trade conflict and have slapped tit-for-tat tariffs of hundreds of billions of dollars on each other's goods.

Dec 10, 2018, 10:52 AM IST

India's growth 'very solid': IMF Chief Economist

Obstfeld, 66, - who is set to retire this month-end - will be succeeded by Gita Gopinath, the second Indian to be appointed to the position.

Dec 10, 2018, 07:04 AM IST

Important for Modi government to heed RBI’s message: IMF chief economist

IMF's Chief Economist Maurice Obstfeld said the International Monetary Fund does not want politicians "manipulating" central banks for political ends.

Dec 10, 2018, 06:22 AM IST