Pakistan is in a deep economic mess. And the political fallout of Imran Khan's arrest is making it worse. Analysts feel any hopes of an international monetary fund loan are fast eroding and the country may be on its way to a debt crunch.

Pakistan's economic crisis deepens

Pakistan's Moody's investors warn that Pakistan could go bankrupt without a bailout from the IMF by June. Pakistan government is struggling to restart a 6.5 Billion Dollar rescue program from Washington's lender. For more, watch the video.

Moody's warns : Pakistan at risk of default

From ECB to Goldman Sachs, the world of finance is finally embracing diversity and breaking free from the old boys' club. The European Central Bank has pledged to promote gender diversity in the finance industry.

ECB says there is gender bias in banking

The IMF has raised concern over Bangladesh's economy amid depleting forex reserves. Is Bangladesh heading in the same direction as Pakistan? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Bangladesh's depleting Forex reserves

Bangladesh's economy is facing significant challenges, according to a recent statement by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The country's local currency, the Taka, foreign reserves, and economic growth are at risk due to inflation and the global economic slowdown.

IMF flags risks to Bangladesh economy as foreign reserves fall further

The IMF stated that due to inflation and the global economic slowdown, Bangladesh's foreign reserves and economic growth are in jeopardy. This declaration follows the IMF's just finished visits to Bangladesh in January of this year.

IMF: Inflation, global slowdown risks to Bangladesh and its economy

The International Monetary Fund raised its forecast for Asia-Pacific, saying the region’s growth will be primarily driven by China’s recovery and “resilient” growth in India. This comes as the rest of the world braces for slower growth from tightened monetary policy and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

IMF raises 2023 economic outlook for Asia, sees China and India making up half of global growth

Pakistan is teetering on the edge. The South Asian country is battling a double whammy - economic chaos & never-ending political instability. The nation's woes have been compounded by a surge in attacks. Pakistan has been in political turmoil for a year since khan was ousted as pm last April through a no-confidence vote. Amid the calls for snap polls, sharif secured a major win for the ruling coalition. Sharif won a vote of confidence from the national assembly. Meanwhile, Imran Khan dismissed the claim made by the govt that his life is under threat from foreign agencies. He said he has identified a total of 6 persons within the country, including three fresh ones, who plotted to kill him. Pakistan is deeply in debt & needs to introduce tough reforms to unlock a tranche of a $6.5 billion bailout from the IMF, in order to avoid default. On Thursday, US called on Pakistan to move ahead on stalled reforms sought by the IMF, promising technical help.

Imran Khan says six people plotted to kill him; Shehbaz Sharif wins vote of confidence | Details

Pakistan is teetering on the edge, the South Asian nation is having a double whammy - economic chaos and never-ending political instability. The nation's woes have been compounded by certain terror attacks as well.

US to Pakistan: Move forward with IMF reforms

Pakistan has complied with all of the requirements of the international lender, according to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, thus the IMF has no justification to postpone the rescue package.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif: IMF has no reason to delay the loan

Pakistan's dwindling situation is no secret to anyone, and its tryst with the international monetary fund is becoming more and more antagonising. A day after making the announcement, that they were all set to get the approval for a one billion dollar bailout from the IMF, it seems the celebrations were rather premature.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif: Pak not created to act like beggar | World News | WION

Kristalina Georgieva, the International Monetary Fund's managing director said on Thursday that countries must do more to avert the costly consequences of growing global trade fragmentation and help avert a "second Cold War.

IMF chief warns against 'second cold war' amid BRICS' challenge to USD, China-US trade tensions

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed that it would provide a $1 billion loan to Islamabad, said Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, on Friday (April 14), getting the cash-strapped country one step closer to receiving the long-awaited bailout tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Pakistan a step closer to getting IMF bailout after UAE, Saudi Arabia pledge billions in assistance

India, France and Japan will announce a new platform for creditors to coordinate restructuring of Sri Lanka's debt. The announcement of the new platform initiated by Japan, France and the G20 chair, India, is expected to be made later today.

Sri Lanka: IMF approves $2.9bn bailout; India, Japan & France to launch platform to coordinate debt

The Shehbaz Sharif government in Pakistan completes one year in office this week. Perhaps the biggest highlight of the year gone by in Pakistan has been an economy in tailspin mode. Inflation is at an all time high, the Pakistani Rupee has sunk to new lows, and the IMF clearing a $1.1 billion bailout package remains desperately awaited. The state of the economy is just one end of Pakistan's troubles that range from frequent terror attacks, intense politicking and big fissures within state institutions. The common man is seeing the most difficult Ramadan yet, with the nightmare refusing to end.

1 year of Shehbaz Sharif's govt: What went wrong? | Inside South Asia

The worldwide economy is rebounding very slowly from high inflation and the effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast released on Tuesday.

IMF downgrades outlook, forecasts slow global economic growth in 2023

United States President Joe Biden landed in Northern Ireland for his four-day visit, where he will show his support for the country's peace and will also attend events which will celebrate his Irish roots.

Morning Brief: Joe Biden reaches Northern Ireland, IMF says India's economy 'very strong', & more

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday (April 11) slightly lowered its global growth projection for 2023-24 to 5.9 per cent from 6.1 per cent earlier, but the financial agency has praised the Indian economy.

IMF says India 'very strong economy' and one of bright spots globally

India's digital public infrastructure, one of the biggest success stories of the country, has got a thumbs up from the International Monetary Fund. While praising India's digital public infrastructure, a recent paper by the IMF noted that the country's digital journey has "lessons for other countries embarking on their own digital transformation.

IMF paper hails India's public digital infrastructure

The island nation of Sri Lanka has finally made the decision to create a legal framework to combat corruption. A new anti-corruption bill was notified early this week that is in line with its commitment to the IMF as part of the bailout deal. The bill aims to prevent and eradicate bribery and corruption as well as to improve government transparency, increase State accountability, and increase public confidence in the democratic system.

Sri Lanka looks to prevent bribery and eradicate corruption

Sri Lanka has gazetted a new anti-corruption bill that is in line with the conditions listed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) before approving the $2.9 billion loan to bail out the economic crisis-hit nation.

Sri Lanka gazettes new anti-corruption bill to comply with IMF's 2.9 billion loan deal

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Gravitas Global Headlines: IMF chief says growth for the next 5 years will stay around

International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva has warned that a sharp slowdown will continue in 2023, with India and China remaining to be the only bright spots.

India, China to account for half of global growth in 2023, as IMF chief warns of ‘sharp slowdown’

The World Monetary Fund Chief Kristalina Georgieva, citing the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the economic fragmentation, has some bad news for the world economy. She has anticipated that global economic growth will be about three percent for the next five years, which is the poorest five-year growth prediction since 1990.

IMF Chief: World to grow at 3% for 5 years

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