Tag: Imf

IMF warns global recession in 2012 ‘can’t be ruled out’

IMF Europe director Antonio Borges warned on Wednesday that a global recession in 2012 "can't be ruled out," citing a possibility that "activity will...

IMF and our reliance on foreign aid

Has international community written off Pakistan’s over 60 billion Dollars debt for its commitment to war on terror? Has Pakistan discovered new oil wells...

Should Pakistan opt for the IMF programme

Pakistan has no strain on its balance of payments and also has sufficient foreign exchange reserves. Therefore, it is not interested to ask for...

Pakistan’s IMF rebuff appears temporary

While Pakistan appears to be ending its program with the International Monetary Fund, the possibility remains that Islamabad will have to later go back...

IMF warns on funding levels if crisis worsens

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned it may not have enough money to bail out larger eurozone countries if the debt crisis were...

Reconsider the IMF programme

The government’s position at the time immediately preceding the last IMF program was understandably cramped as election year compulsions ruled out passing high oil...

IMF warns global economy in danger zone

The global economy has entered “a dangerous new phase”, with a recovery that is much weaker than was predicted just months ago, the International...

IMF calls on Europe to get ‘act together’ on debt

Europe needs to "get its act together" and deal with its worsening sovereign debt crisis, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday, warning of...

Italy downgraded, IMF says Europe behind the curve

Standard & Poor's cut Italy's credit rating on Tuesday in a surprise move that increased strains on the debt-stressed euro zone, and the International...

‘Pakistan won’t seek new IMF programme’

Pakistan will not seek a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan programme or ask for an extension when its existing loan package ends on...

Govt uninterested in new IMF programme

The government has decided not to seek a new programme from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) until it puts its house in order by...

Pakistan inching towards fresh IMF loan

The economic managers may be beating the victory drums over the accumulation of record foreign exchange reserves, but the economic observers think otherwise. According to...

Pakistan to hold talks with IMF from 23rd to 25th

Pakistan will hold talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the future line of action on the sidelines of the upcoming annul general...

IMF not pushing for agriculture tax reforms

The international monetary fund’s (IMF) $11.3 billion standby arrangement facility with Pakistan did not specify agriculture tax reform which leads to negligible revenue from...

Pakistan’s enthusiasm for completing IMF programme waning: Wikileaks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) had told the US Ambassador Anne W. Patterson that it was essential for the Fund, that the Ministry of...

IMF sees no new recession: Lipsky

The IMF's updated forecasts to be released next month do not foresee a global recession but risks have risen, a senior International Monetary Fund...

EU, IMF to disburse cash to Portugal despite challenges

Portugal still faces some tough challenges but is on track to meet this year's budget deficit goal despite a shortfall in performance so far,...