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During that period economy of Pakistan remained in poor shape and Pakistan had to go to IMF again for record third in the period of Bhutto government. [3] As per few sources, this was the most corrupt government in the history of Pakistan. This time Pakistan got an amount of US$294,690 (equivalent to $589,251 in 2023) on 13 December 1995. [3]
Following the international credit crisis and spikes in crude oil prices, Pakistan's economy could not withstand the pressure, and on 11 October 2008, the State Bank of Pakistan reported that the country's foreign exchange reserves had gone down by $571.9 million to $7,749.7 million. [64]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a major financial agency of the United Nations, and an international financial institution funded by 191 member countries, with headquarters in Washington, D.C. It is regarded as the global lender of last resort to national governments, and a leading supporter of exchange-rate stability.
In 2020 the International Monetary Fund suspended its program with Pakistan after Khan refused to "increase electricity tariff and impose additional taxes". [80] Investor Yousaf Nazar on the current account deficit said it "surged again in the second half of the year, reaching $9.2 billion in the first six months of FY2021-22.
Before his political career, Dr. Baqir held numerous positions in the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These included being the Mission Chief for Romania and Bulgaria. He was also the IMF's Senior Resident Representative. In 2019, President Arif Alvi appointed Baqir governor of the State Bank of Pakistan for a period of three years. [6]
China lent Pakistan further 700 million dollars to shore up Forex reserves. [49] Pakistan's Consumer price index (CPI) further jumped to 31.5%, the highest annual rate in 50 years. [50] Also Fitch downgrades Pak's sovereign credit rating from CCC+ to CCC-. The New York-based ratings agency warned that a default could be a "real possibility". [51]
Pakistan Sovereign Wealth Fund (PSWF) is the sovereign wealth fund of Pakistan that was established by the Pakistani government through the Pakistan Sovereign Wealth Fund Act 2023. The fund manages the assets of profitable state-owned enterprises like Oil and Gas Development Company Limited ( OGDCL ), Pakistan Petroleum Limited ( PPL ), and the ...
These figures have been taken from the International Monetary Fund's World Economic Outlook (WEO) Database, October 2024 Edition. [1] The figures are given or expressed in Millions of International Dollars at current prices.