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October 21, 2026
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IMF Urges Pakistan to Move Beyond Primary Balance Targets

The fund stresses that fiscal policy must foster long-term recovery and create space for public investment and social spending through tax modernization.

October 17, 2026
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Gulf Energy Strikes Worrying for Long-Term Economic Outlook: Aurangzeb

Pakistan has weathered initial global energy shocks, but attacks on regional infrastructure pose serious risks to long-term stability, the finance minister warned.

October 16, 2026
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Pakistan Selected to Chair IMF and World Bank Boards in 2027

Federal Minister Ahad Khan Cheema was named incoming chair during the Bangkok meetings, marking the country's return to the role for the first time since 1953.

October 15, 2026
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IMF Warns Gulf Economies Will Not Return to Pre-War Growth Trajectory Soon

The International Monetary Fund projects widespread economic contractions across the Gulf as conflict escalates, leaving lasting scarring on key sectors and infrastructure.

October 15, 2026
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IMF Forecasts Pakistan Growth at 3.5% as Inflation and Deficit Pressures Resurface

The International Monetary Fund’s latest outlook projects economic expansion to decelerate to 3.5 percent while average inflation rebounds toward double digits.

October 13, 2026
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IMF Warns Developing Nations Must Cut Spending Amid Iran War Energy Shock

The International Monetary Fund says heavily indebted oil-importing nations face severe trade-offs as soaring energy and fertiliser prices compound existing debt crises.

October 13, 2026
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IMF Projects Pakistan Growth at 3.5pc as Inflation Nears Double Digits

The fund forecasts current account deficit to widen to 1pc of GDP, while projecting unemployment to ease to 6.5pc despite slowing momentum.

October 12, 2026
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Pakistan Targets Over $1bn Through Privatisation Push

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says the government aims to offload five to six entities and project economic growth above 4 percent this fiscal year.

October 12, 2026
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Pakistan Targets Over $1bn in Fresh Privatisation Push as Growth Holds

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb outlines plans to divest five to six entities while projecting economic expansion above four per cent.

October 9, 2026
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Pakistan Reaches Staff-Level Agreement With IMF to Unlock $1.2bn

A two-week mission in Islamabad concludes the latest economic and climate reviews with minimal friction as fiscal targets remain intact.

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