Pakistan election 2024 | Imran Khan asks IMF to audit results before considering any bailout talks with new govt
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan election 2024 | Imran Khan asks IMF to audit results before considering any bailout talks with new govt

The Hindu  

Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on February 28 sent a letter to the International Monetary Fund, urging it to ensure the audit of at least 30% of national and provincial assembly seats before considering any further bailout talks with the cash-strapped country. It further recalled that in the previous interaction between Khan and the IMF representatives last year, the party had “agreed to support IMF’s financing facility involving Pakistan on the condition and reassurance of a free and fair election”. “In view of the policies and principles the IMF stands for, there should be no doubt that the abuse of power by a small number of holders of public office to impose their likes and dislikes on Pakistan’s populace as aforesaid, and thus to ensure their continuing personal gain, would not be promoted or upheld by the IMF,” the letter stated. “Such a role by the IMF would be a great service to Pakistan and its people, and could become the harbinger of enduring prosperity, growth, and macroeconomic stability in the country,” the letter concluded. PTI Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan said that before the launch of the previous loan, Iman Khan had asked the IMF for a guarantee of clean and transparent elections, which was given to him.

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IMF to hold crucial talks with Pakistan over release of final $1.1B tranche of $3B bailout
9 months, 1 week ago

IMF to hold crucial talks with Pakistan over release of final $1.1B tranche of $3B bailout

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The International Monetary Fund will hold a crucial round of talks with Pakistan’s newly elected government this week to determine whether the country has met conditions for receiving the much needed final $1.1 billion tranche of a $3 billion bailout, officials said Wednesday. Pakistan is likely to get the final installment of $1.1 billion from the IMF under …

Pakistan swears in new parliament amid chaotic scenes, as Imran Khan's party protests vote count
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan swears in new parliament amid chaotic scenes, as Imran Khan's party protests vote count

The Hindu  

Pakistan's National Assembly swore in newly elected members on Thursday in a chaotic scene, as allies of jailed former Premier Imran Khan protested what they claim was a rigged election. Lawmakers from Mr. Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party repeatedly chanted "Vote-thief!” as Shehbaz Sharif, who's expected to form the government, entered the Lower House of parliament with his brother Nawaz Sharif. …

Pakistan election 2024: Presidential polls set to take place by March 9
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan election 2024: Presidential polls set to take place by March 9

Live Mint  

Still struggling to address the rigging allegations after general elections in the country, Pakistan is now gearing up to elect the new president by March 9. The Election Commission of Pakistan is set to hold an election for the office of the country’s president by March 9, two days before the retirement of half of the senators after completing their …

Imran Khan asks IMF not to extend loan to Pakistan before election audit
10 months ago

Imran Khan asks IMF not to extend loan to Pakistan before election audit

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Imran Khan on Friday confirmed that he wrote a letter to the IMF, asking it to hold an audit of election results in Pakistan before approving any new loan for Islamabad. Imran Khan said that the loan would add to the country's debt and lead to more poverty. Khan's confirmation came after PTI senator Ali Zafar said …

Pakistani ex-Prime Minister Khan wants the IMF to link talks to an independent audit of the election
10 months ago

Pakistani ex-Prime Minister Khan wants the IMF to link talks to an independent audit of the election

Live Mint  

Pakistani ex-Prime Minister Khan wants the IMF to link talks to an independent audit of the election ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan is writing a letter to the International Monetary Fund urging it to link any talks with Islamabad to an audit of the country's recent election, which his party alleges was rigged, an official from …

Pakistani ex-Prime Minister Khan wants the IMF to link talks to an independent audit of the election
10 months ago

Pakistani ex-Prime Minister Khan wants the IMF to link talks to an independent audit of the election

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister …

Pakistan’s election chaos casts shadow on next IMF deal
10 months ago

Pakistan’s election chaos casts shadow on next IMF deal

Al Jazeera  

Ex-PM Imran Khan has asked the IMF to factor in alleged rigging in recent elections. On Thursday, the global lender said Pakistan’s interim government had “maintained” economic stability. The IMF’s communications chief, Julie Kozack, said the interim government had managed to achieve fiscal targets while also “protecting” the social safety net. “We look forward to working with the new government …

What next in Pakistan, after parliamentary elections 2024? | In Focus podcast
10 months, 1 week ago

What next in Pakistan, after parliamentary elections 2024? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

The people of Pakistan have spoken. They have reposed their faith in democracy and cast their vote against the establishment’s efforts to decimate the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Independents backed by his party, PTI as it’s known, have won 93 seats in a House of 264, with the Muslim League Nawaz notching up 75. Talks …

FACT CHECK: Old photo misrepresented as Imran Khan voting from jail in Pakistan elections | Here's the truth
10 months, 1 week ago

FACT CHECK: Old photo misrepresented as Imran Khan voting from jail in Pakistan elections | Here's the truth

India TV News  

A collage circulating online purports to show former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan casting his vote for the general election while incarcerated. Image Source : INDIA TVA screenshot of the fake post circulating online purports to show former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan casting his vote for the general election. Fact Check verification The India TV Fact Check team conducted …

Pakistan election results: Imran Khan scores 100 sans a ‘bat’, PTI to hold protest amid Nawaz Sharif's key meet
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan election results: Imran Khan scores 100 sans a ‘bat’, PTI to hold protest amid Nawaz Sharif's key meet

Hindustan Times  

Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Saturday claimed that President Arif Alvi would invite the PTI to form the government as they had secured a majority in the National Assembly, local media reports claimed. Gohar Khan, the chairman of Imran Khan's PTI party who also acts as the former prime minister's lawyer, called on "all institutions" in Pakistan to respect his …

Rigged elections in Pakistan: What’s next for the near-failed state?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rigged elections in Pakistan: What’s next for the near-failed state?

Live Mint  

Uncertainty has swamped Pakistan as allegations of poll rigging overshadowed the country as it entered third day of counting of votes in its general elections 2024. For Pakistan elections 2024 LIVE updates, Both Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif have claimed victory but none have come even closer to crossing the majority. Some analysts have listed what awaits Pakistan as the …

Pakistan Elections: US, UK, EU demand probe into irregularities, fraud
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan Elections: US, UK, EU demand probe into irregularities, fraud

Live Mint  

On February 9, the United States, the UK and the European Union all shared worries about how elections were done in Pakistan. Pakistan Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates Elections took place for 265 seats in the national assembly, and a political party must win 133 seats to have a simple majority. There were "undue restrictions" on freedoms of expressions and …

U.S., U.K. and EU urge probe into Pakistan elections, express concerns
10 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S., U.K. and EU urge probe into Pakistan elections, express concerns

The Hindu  

The United States, Britain and the European Union on Friday separately expressed concerns about Pakistan’s electoral process in the wake of a vote on Thursday and urged a probe into reported irregularities. The U.S. State Department said there were “undue restrictions” on freedoms of expressions and assembly while noting violence and attacks on media workers. Representatives Ro Khanna and Ilhan …

Pakistan election 2024: Imran Khan takes AI help to make victory claim
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan election 2024: Imran Khan takes AI help to make victory claim

Hindustan Times  

Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Saturday claimed victory in the Pakistan general elections 2024 through a pre-recorded audio-visual message created using artificial intelligence, hours after his political rival and ex-PM Nawaz Sharif claimed to have won the election. Rejecting Nawaz Sharif's earlier claim to victory, Imran Khan told the voters that the result had “scared” those in power. …

Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan to decide next PM, claims PTI chief
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan to decide next PM, claims PTI chief

Hindustan Times  

Supporters of imprisoned Pakistan's Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's and Jamaat-e-Islami party chant slogans during a protest against the delaying result of parliamentary election in Karachi on February 10. Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: No clear victor has emerged from the divisive elections in Pakistan as the slow vote-counting process neared completion on Saturday. According to PTI, which cited the …

Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan to decide next PM, claims PTI chief
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan to decide next PM, claims PTI chief

Hindustan Times  

Supporters of imprisoned Pakistan's Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's and Jamaat-e-Islami party chant slogans during a protest against the delaying result of parliamentary election in Karachi on February 10. Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: No clear victor has emerged from the divisive elections in Pakistan as the slow vote-counting process neared completion on Saturday. According to PTI, which cited the …

Pakistan elections 2024 | Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan claims election victory as his supporters lead in polls
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan elections 2024 | Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan claims election victory as his supporters lead in polls

The Hindu  

Independents backed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan won the most seats in Pakistan’s election on Feb. 9 after results from over half the constituencies were announced, leaving political parties trailing. Imran Khan claims election victory Meanwhile, jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan claimed victory in the country’s general election in an audio-visual message created using artificial intelligence and …

Pakistan coalition talks loom after no clear majority, strong vote showing for jailed Imran Khan
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan coalition talks loom after no clear majority, strong vote showing for jailed Imran Khan

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan faces days of political horse-trading after the final few election results released early Saturday showed no clear majority, but a strong performance by independent candidates loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf defied a months-long crackdown that crippled campaigning and forced their candidates to run as independents with a …

Pakistan poll results 2024: As counting continues, Imran Khan's 'Independents' race ahead
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan poll results 2024: As counting continues, Imran Khan's 'Independents' race ahead

Firstpost  

Almost 24 hours have gone by, but a clear result of Pakistan elections 2024 is yet to be declared. Results of over 100 seats have been announced and supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan had an edge, as per local media. In Pakistan polls 2024, voting was held for 266 National Assembly seats out of 336, but polling …

People of Pakistan to decide its future leadership: U.S.
10 months, 2 weeks ago

People of Pakistan to decide its future leadership: U.S.

The Hindu  

The Joe Biden Administration said on February 9 it is for the people of Pakistan to decide their future leadership as the country voted in its general elections amid allegations of rigging and electoral malpractice. "Millions of Pakistanis went to the polls today to vote and I will reiterate that Pakistan's future leadership is for the Pakistani people to decide, …

Pakistan: Delays in poll results; Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan’s allies outperform
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan: Delays in poll results; Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan’s allies outperform

Live Mint  

Polling for general elections in Pakistan concluded amid allegations of rigging and the shutdown of cellular and internet services, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. As the counting of votes was underway for the Pakistan general elections held on Thursday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan claimed victory, saying that the people demonstrated their resolve to elect his party by turning out in large …

Pakistan general election 2024 | Imran Khan's party says its polling agents picked by police in Punjab province
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan general election 2024 | Imran Khan's party says its polling agents picked by police in Punjab province

The Hindu  

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's party on February 8 claimed that polling in several areas of Pakistan's Punjab province of Pakistan began on February 8 without the presence of its agents, some of whom were picked by the police to make rigging easier in the elections. Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf candidates are contesting the polls independently after the Supreme …

Pakistan Election 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan's party-backed independents ahead
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan Election 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan's party-backed independents ahead

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Election 2024 Highlights: Pakistan's 12th general elections were held on Thursday, and the polling commenced at 8 am local time. The Pakistan Muslim League of ex-premier Nawaz Sharif is tipped to be the single-largest party in the 336-seat National Assembly, while Bilawal Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party is projected to be a distant second, followed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf of …

A timeline of key events leading up to Pakistan’s parliamentary election
10 months, 2 weeks ago

A timeline of key events leading up to Pakistan’s parliamentary election

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — A list of some key events over the last few years leading up to Pakistan’s parliamentary election on Thursday: July 25, 2018 — Pakistanis vote for a new government in an election marred by violence and allegations of fraud. April 9, 2022 — Pakistan’s political opposition topples Imran Khan in a no-confidence vote in parliament. Aug. 5, 2023 …

Pakistan's 8 Feb elections 'most rigged', 'selection of Nawaz Sharif' almost certain, says ex-Indian diplomat Bisaria
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan's 8 Feb elections 'most rigged', 'selection of Nawaz Sharif' almost certain, says ex-Indian diplomat Bisaria

Firstpost  

“…It is said that it will possibly be a selection of Nawaz Sharif and his PMLN party, I think that is a widespread expectation, and that’s fairly accurate…,” said former High Commissioner of India To Pakistan Ajay Bisaria Former High Commissioner of India To Pakistan Ajay Bisaria on Wednesday said that neighbouring country’s 8 February elections are not just the …

Pakistan elections 2024: How the military has bowled a bouncer to Imran Khan
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan elections 2024: How the military has bowled a bouncer to Imran Khan

Firstpost  

The Pakistan elections are just two days away — it is scheduled for 8 February — but for all it seems the results are already in. And it doesn’t bode well for former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. Disassembling the PTI Besides incarcerating Imran Khan, Pakistan’s military kingmakers have also taken other steps to ensure …

What can we expect from Pakistan’s parliamentary elections 2024? | In Focus podcast
10 months, 3 weeks ago

What can we expect from Pakistan’s parliamentary elections 2024? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

Pakistan goes to the polls on the 8th of February to elect members of what will be its 16th lower House or National Assembly. The polls come just as former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been convicted in two successive cases and stands debarred from contesting elections. Pakistan Muslim League leader Nawaz Sharif fancies his chances of becoming Prime Minister …

Imran Khan’s conviction a week before election is a mirror image of the past: diplomats
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Imran Khan’s conviction a week before election is a mirror image of the past: diplomats

The Hindu  

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s latest conviction in the ‘Cipher Case’ on Tuesday, which comes just 10 days before general elections, is a dramatic development, but one in step with past elections that have been “managed”, said diplomats who have served there, who indicated that this year’s election winners would also be “selected, rather than elected” by the military …

Pakistan: Major blow to Imran Khan as EC rejects 90 per cent of PTI leaders candidacy for 2024 polls
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan: Major blow to Imran Khan as EC rejects 90 per cent of PTI leaders candidacy for 2024 polls

India TV News  

Pakistan elections: In a major blow to former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Pakistan Election Commission on Saturday rejected his candidature for the upcoming country’s parliamentary election. Election officials disallowed Khan’s candidacy because of his conviction and what they said was his disqualification under the constitution, according to documents. Imran's lawyers term ECP's move an injustice The 71-year-old former cricketer …

Pakistan poll body rejects ex-PM Imran Khan’s nomination for 2024 elections
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan poll body rejects ex-PM Imran Khan’s nomination for 2024 elections

Al Jazeera  

The jailed leader’s bid to overturn his disqualification in the wake of conviction in a corruption case rejected by election body. Pakistan’s election body has rejected former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s nomination to contest the 2024 parliamentary elections, with Khan’s Pakistan Tahreek-e Insaf party accusing authorities of stopping most of its candidates from participating in the elections due in February. …

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan files nomination for 2024 national elections
1 year ago

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan files nomination for 2024 national elections

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan filed nomination papers for the 2024 national elections, local media Geo News reported. Security officers escort Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan, as he appeared in Islamabad High Court. In a written court order, the court said that they could not find "sufficient incriminating material" to show that Imran Khan leaked state secrets intending …

Party of Pakistan’s popular ex-premier Imran Khan says he’ll contest upcoming elections from prison
1 year ago

Party of Pakistan’s popular ex-premier Imran Khan says he’ll contest upcoming elections from prison

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s former premier Imran Khan will run in upcoming parliamentary elections from prison, his party said Wednesday, which legal experts said is possible while his appeal of his conviction in a corruption case is being considered. “Imran Khan has decided to contest elections for three seats in the National Assembly,” or the lower house of parliament, said Gohar …

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party ordered to conduct fresh intra-party polls within 20 days for 'bat' symbol
1 year ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party ordered to conduct fresh intra-party polls within 20 days for 'bat' symbol

India TV News  

Imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has agreed to conduct fresh intra-party elections within 20 days, as per the time frame given by the Election Commission of Pakistan, to retain its 'bat' symbol. In response, PTI's Central Media Department said that its members discussed important issues including the country's political environment, organisational activities of the party and …

Pakistan will hold parliamentary elections at the end of January, delaying a vote due in November
1 year, 3 months ago

Pakistan will hold parliamentary elections at the end of January, delaying a vote due in November

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s election oversight body announced on Thursday that it will hold the next parliamentary elections in the last week of January, delaying the vote which was to be held in November under the constitution. Pakistan has been in deepening political turmoil since April 2022, when then-Prime Minister Imran Khan was removed from office through a parliamentary vote of …

Pak ex-PM Imran Khan seeks IMF's 'guarantee' for timely elections: Report
1 year, 5 months ago

Pak ex-PM Imran Khan seeks IMF's 'guarantee' for timely elections: Report

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has sought a "guarantee" from the International Monetary Fund that the general elections in the country will be held on its scheduled time. Read here: Pak ex-PM Imran Khan charged for attack on Army Headquarters: Report Days before the IMF executive board meeting to review and possibly endorse the Standby Arrangement for Pakistan, a …

IMF slams new Pakistan budget proposal, says government failing to implement a more fair tax system
1 year, 6 months ago

IMF slams new Pakistan budget proposal, says government failing to implement a more fair tax system

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The International Monetary Fund slammed Pakistan’s government on Thursday over its proposal for the new annual budget, saying it failed to implement a more fair tax system in the draft. The harsh criticism by Esther Perez Ruiz, IMF’s representative for Pakistan, raised new concerns about the success of monthslong talks between the cash-strapped Islamic nation and the lender …

Pakistan PM hopeful of IMF deal this month amid escalating crisis
1 year, 6 months ago

Pakistan PM hopeful of IMF deal this month amid escalating crisis

Al Jazeera  

Shehbaz Sharif’s statement comes as Pakistan seeks immediate release of $1.1bn from IMF, part of a $6.5bn bailout package the country signed up for in 2019. Sharif, who also spoke to IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva last month to revive the programme, told Anadolu that Pakistan has met the requirements the global lender asked for. “Some of those actions are usually …

Imran Khan-led PTI to begin election campaign for Punjab polls tomorrow in Pakistan
1 year, 8 months ago

Imran Khan-led PTI to begin election campaign for Punjab polls tomorrow in Pakistan

Firstpost  

The PTI finalised the list of candidates after the party’s chairman Imran Khan interviewed all party candidates in person to uphold merit in distributing party tickets Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Secretary General Asad Umar on Sunday announced that the party will launch its election campaign for Punjab polls on Monday, Geo News reported. The PTI finalised the list of candidates after …

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party to launch election campaign in Punjab from tomorrow
1 year, 8 months ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party to launch election campaign in Punjab from tomorrow

India TV News  

Pakistan : Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan on Sunday announced that his party is slated to launch its election campaign officially on Monday. Announcing the same on Twitter, PTI Secretary General Asad Umar said, "Tehreek-e-Insaf will officially launch its election campaign tomorrow. Interestingly, PTI’s announcement of launching the election campaign comes despite uncertainty surrounding the elections …

Pakistan’s perfect storm: An economic crisis meets a political one
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan’s perfect storm: An economic crisis meets a political one

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan’s news cycle has shifted from bailout negotiations with the IMF to pitched battles between former prime minister Imran Khan’s supporters and security forces. See Chart 2: Monthly inflation in Pakistan Imran Khan outside power is far more popular than Imran Khan in power Data from Gallup Pakistan, an affiliate of a global survey research agency, shows that Imran Khan …

Pakistan faces political uncertainty as questions arise over holding elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa alone
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan faces political uncertainty as questions arise over holding elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa alone

Firstpost  

On 13 March, Imran Khan’s lawyers once again sought exemptions from his personal appearances in lower courts in Islamabad, on grounds of security. A new phase in the country’s turbulent politics opened with the `suo motu’ Supreme Court ruling directing that election to the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies be held within the constitutionally stipulated 90-day period. In sharp contrast, …

Pakistan: IMF forces govt for BIG increase in tax rates as Pakistani population starves
1 year, 10 months ago

Pakistan: IMF forces govt for BIG increase in tax rates as Pakistani population starves

Firstpost  

Islamabad: As Pakistan sinks deeper into a spiralling economic crisis, the tough conditions required for a much-needed financial bailout by the International Monetary Fund has forced the PM Shehbaz Sharif led ruling coalition to impose higher tax rates that has increased the already heavy burden on the Pakistani population. On the other hand, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has said …

Pakistan, IMF fail to reach staff-level pact on bailout package: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

Pakistan, IMF fail to reach staff-level pact on bailout package: Report

Hindustan Times  

The deadlock persists between Pakistan and International Monetary Fund as the two sides have failed to reach the staff-level agreement to unlock the USD 1.1 billion loan tranche after 10 days of "tough" talks, The News International reported. Pakistan, IMF fail to reach staff-level pact on bailout package: Report The development comes as negotiations, which took place between IMF and …

IMF Places New Demands Before Pakistan After Concluding First Round of ‘Tough’ Talks
1 year, 10 months ago

IMF Places New Demands Before Pakistan After Concluding First Round of ‘Tough’ Talks

News 18  

Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund have completed the first round of technical-level talks after which the Washington-based lender is supposed to share nine tables comprising macroeconomic and fiscal framework with the Pakistani authorities, paving way for the policy-level parleys next week. According to GeoTV, the Pakistani authorities have massively revised downward the macroeconomic framework and shared it with the …

'We'll end up like Sri Lanka': Pakistan stares at economic collapse as IMF visits
1 year, 10 months ago

'We'll end up like Sri Lanka': Pakistan stares at economic collapse as IMF visits

India Today  

Pakistan is gripped by a major economic crisis, with the rupee plummeting, inflation soaring and energy in short supply as IMF officials visit to discuss a vital cash injection. "If they don't, the country will certainly default and we'll end up like Sri Lanka, which will be even worse." State petroleum minister Musadik Malik told reporters in Islamabad that imports …

Pakistan’s finance minister to meet IMF delegation in Geneva
1 year, 11 months ago

Pakistan’s finance minister to meet IMF delegation in Geneva

Al Jazeera  

IMF has yet to approve the release of $1.1bn originally due to be disbursed in November last year. An International Monetary Fund delegation will meet Pakistan’s finance minister on the sidelines of a conference in Geneva as Pakistan struggles to restart its bailout programme. The IMF is yet to approve the release of $1.1bn originally due to be disbursed in …

Imran Khan suggests extending Pakistan army chief Bajwa's tenure until elections in country
2 years, 3 months ago

Imran Khan suggests extending Pakistan army chief Bajwa's tenure until elections in country

India TV News  

Highlights Imran Khan said the army chief's appointment should be based on merit Earlier, Imran Khan had accused the Pakistan govt of deliberately delaying elections This was being done to appoint an army chief of its own, Khan had alleged Imran Khan on Monday suggested that Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa's tenure should be extended till …

Pakistan: Imran Khan’s PTI to give one-month ultimatum to govt to announce dates for fresh election
2 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan’s PTI to give one-month ultimatum to govt to announce dates for fresh election

India TV News  

Pakistan news: Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's party has issued a one-month ultimatum to the coalition government led by Shehbaz Sharif to announce the dates for fresh general elections, saying giving the current dispensation more time will destroy the country's economy. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Senior Vice-President and former federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said on Friday that the party would …

Imran Khan presses for fresh elections in Pakistan again; warns of 'civil war' if demands not met
2 years, 6 months ago

Imran Khan presses for fresh elections in Pakistan again; warns of 'civil war' if demands not met

India TV News  

Highlights Khan said he is waiting for SC to decide on his party's plea to provide protection to his supporters He recently held 'Azadi March' along with his supporters which had led to much chaos in Islamabad Imran Khan also said he would issue the date for the next march demanding general elections Imran Khan has warned of a civil …

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