IMF

In need of money for economic recovery, Imran Khan to visit three 'friendly' countries

There is hope that if countries like Saudi Arabia and China help, financial assistance from IMF may not be required.

Oct 22, 2018, 17:04 PM IST

Pakistan braces for painful economic decisions, lower-middle-class could take maximum hit

Pakistan has asked for an $ 8 billion bailout package from IMF but the US is likely to add a roadblock.

Oct 15, 2018, 20:39 PM IST

Pakistan ready to share details of CPEC debts with IMF for bailout package

Pakistan's current year debt repayments were about USD 9 billion but obviously it would not entirely be available from the IMF.

Oct 14, 2018, 17:19 PM IST

US could choke Pakistan's request for IMF bailout package due to Chinese debt concerns

Reports suggest Pakistan has requested for $8 billion from the IMF. The US has said it would examine the country's current debt situation.

Oct 13, 2018, 08:39 AM IST

US to review Pak's bailout application to IMF from all angles, including debt position to China

The United States has said it will review Pakistan's bailout request to the IMF from all angles, including the country's debt position, as it appeared to have held the huge Chinese debt responsible for it.

Oct 12, 2018, 06:39 AM IST

World stock markets plummet after US suffers worst loss in 8 months

Asian share markets sank on Thursday after Wall Street suffered its worst drubbing in eight months, a conflagration of wealth that could threaten business confidence and investment across the globe.

Oct 11, 2018, 07:30 AM IST

Increasing Chinese involvement disastrous for Pakistan’s economy, warns IMF

IMF has been critical of providing further loans since most of it could go in repaying the debts to China accrued in the 'Silk Road' project.

Oct 10, 2018, 14:50 PM IST

Global growth under cloud over further escalation of trade tension: IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Wednesday warned that global growth may be significantly harmed with further escalation of trade tension, which is a result of the uneven global economic recovery that has fuelled inward-looking policies and contributed to increased policy uncertainty.

Oct 10, 2018, 06:31 AM IST

IMF credits PM Modi for reforms, projects India as fastest growing economy

The International Monetary Fund acknowledged that important economic reforms have been implemented under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Oct 09, 2018, 08:12 AM IST

IMF projects India's growth at 7.3 per cent in 2018, at 7.4 per cent in 2019

If projections are true, then India would regain the tag of fastest-growing major economies of the world.

Oct 09, 2018, 07:35 AM IST

Global growth has plateaued at 3.7 per cent; clouds on the horizon: IMF

Global growth has plateaued at 3.7 per cent, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Tuesday, with its chief economist warning the world that there are clouds on the horizon and growth has proven to be less balanced than hoped.

Oct 09, 2018, 07:28 AM IST

IMF appoints Harvard's Gita Gopinath as chief economist

Gopinath replaced Maury Obstfeld who will retire from IMF in December 2018.

Oct 01, 2018, 20:19 PM IST

IMF estimates 'real' effective depreciation of Indian rupee

Compared to December 2017, the real effective depreciation of Indian rupee is between six and seven percent, says an IMF estimate.

Sep 18, 2018, 07:39 AM IST

Water, not money, is Pakistan's biggest problem: Imran Khan wants donations for dams

Imran Khan has turned to Pakistanis living abroad for donations so that dams can be built to address problem of water scarcity.

Sep 08, 2018, 09:47 AM IST

Pakistan's finance minister reveals country needs billions of dollars to stay afloat

Newly-appointed Asad Umar has told Pakistan Senate that all options are under consideration but there is no doubting the money required to be borrowed.

Aug 31, 2018, 17:09 PM IST

BJP inherited weak economy, our decisiveness has helped it stand out: Arun Jaitley

Arun Jaitley, in a Facebook post, said that the Modi government has helped in the economy become more transparent and that a series of reforms has helped it grow.

Aug 27, 2018, 07:16 AM IST

Economy under Modi government improved since 2014, says Arun Jaitley quoting IMF report

The minister, who joined office just two days ago, emphasised that in the last four years the economy has witnessed a series of reforms, both legislative and otherwise.

Aug 26, 2018, 18:18 PM IST