Business & Economy: Pakistan's fragile economic recovery faces risks from heightened tensions with India, warns Moody's recent analysis which was Released on May 05.

Moody’s report flags economic fallout for Pakistan amid escalating tensions with India

Earlier, India had abstained from voting on Pakistan's bailout package. However, this time, India is planning to vote "against" the loan package. India news pakistan

'Support to terror': India might vote 'against' IMF loan to Pakistan in wake of Pahalgam attack

According to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest World Economic Outlook, India, currently the world’s fifth-largest economy, is set to register impressive nominal GDP growth in 2025. 

Where is India? Check out the top 10 largest economies of the world in 2025

The International Monetary Fund has sharply lowered its global growth and trade forecasts in its latest world economic outlook, citing escalating trade tensions and policy uncertainty.

IMF Cuts India’s Growth Forecast To 6.2%

Business & Economy: As the Trump administration tries to negotiate with its trade partners, finance ministers from all over the globe will gather in Washington, D.C., this week for the spring meetings of the IMF and the World Bank.

Tariffs hit global growth outlook

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Pakistan’s credit rating, marking the first upgrade in nearly six years. The decision reflects stronger fiscal management and improved external stability. With this upgrade, the outlook has been revised to stable for the first time since 2018.

Fitch upgrades Pakistan's rating to 'B-', first in 6 years

Argentina's peso slid 10% on Monday to near 1,200 per dollar after the country undid large parts of its currency and capital controls at the end of last week, part of sealing a $20 billion loan program with the International Monetary Fund.

Argentina peso tumbles after IMF bailout

Pakistan, south asia: Pakistan's central bank has been warning against cryptocurrency for years now, citing concerns over fraud and money laundering.

Heavily indebted Pakistan seeks to legalise cryptocurrency to attract global investment

Pakistan's finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said an IMF delegation will visit the country next week. The first assessment of the $7 billion rescue package is scheduled for March. Last summer, as part of its economic recovery strategy, Islamabad received a $7 billion loan from the IMF. According to Pakistan's finance minister, the country's economy has stabilised and should now prioritise export-led growth.

IMF review of Pakistan's economic recovery bailout due

Artificial intelligence is set to transform the global job market, putting millions of jobs at risk while also boosting productivity. However, not all countries are equally prepared for this shift. So, how will AI shape the future of work? Here's a report.

IMF: AI could threaten 33% of jobs in advanced economies

We bring you the latest on the global economy, where divergence, uncertainty, and resilience are shaping the landscape in 2025. From the bustling streets of New York to the vibrant markets of India, the global growth story is anything but uniform. So, let’s break it down...

IMF on global economies: Growth at 3.3% for 2025 and 2026

Pakistan finds itself navigating an economic quagmire in 2025, balancing mounting pressures from the International Monetary Fund, soaring taxes, and a growing list of internal and external challenges. The nation has narrowly avoided a sovereign default, but the risks of another economic crisis loom large. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan Avoids Default With $7 Billion IMF Bailout

Fitch upgraded Sri Lanka's long-term credit default rating to CCC+ from CCC- on Friday as it said that "the risk of another default on local currency debt has been reduced by the completion of the international sovereign bond restructuring and an improved outlook for macroeconomic indicators."



Sri Lanka claims it has ended debt default, says crisis was 'man-made'

With the decision by the Hong Kong-based Fitch Ratings to upgrade Sri Lanka's credit rating, the island nation has officially ended its debt default, the Finance Ministry said here on Saturday.

The International Monetary Fund is facing criticism from its independent watchdog over inconsistencies in its handling of major bailouts. A new report highlights concerns about political pressures influencing decisions on large loans to countries like Argentina, Ukraine, and Egypt.

IMF criticised for inconsistent bailouts, calls for policy overhaul

The International Monetary Fund is facing criticism from its independent watchdog over inconsistencies in its handling of major bailouts. A new report highlights concerns about political pressures influencing decisions on large loans to countries like Argentina, Ukraine, and Egypt.



The IMF's watchdog has raised concerns over the fund's handling of major bailouts, including those for Argentina, Ukraine, and Egypt, citing political pressures and inconsistencies in loan decisions. The report questions the effectiveness of the IMF's exceptional access policy, warning that large loans risk damaging the fund's credibility and delaying debt resolution.

IMF Bailouts Under Fire For Political Bias

The IMF's watchdog has raised concerns over the fund's handling of major bailouts, including those for Argentina, Ukraine, and Egypt, citing political pressures and inconsistencies in loan decisions. The report questions the effectiveness of the IMF's exceptional access policy, warning that large loans risk damaging the fund's credibility and delaying debt resolution.



Sri Lanka's new leftist government has agreed to press ahead with a controversial IMF bailout program that involves tough austerity and economic reforms, the international lender announced Saturday.

IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout

The real question is whether China's stimulus blitz is enough to pull the world's largest economy out of a deflationary spiral. Economists and investors have remained sceptical as they wait for more details on the stimulus plan.

Chinese stimulus insufficient to curb deflation risks, IMF says

The real question is if china's stimulus blitz is enough to pull the world's largest economy out of a deflationary spiral. Economists and investors have remained sceptical as they wait for more details on the stimulus plan. Now, according to a top international monetary fund (IMF) official, China's recent barrage of stimulus is insufficient to address the deflationary concerns. Watch to know more.

Chinese Stimulus Insufficient To Curb Deflation Risks, IMF Says

Finance Minister of India (FM), Nirmala Sitharaman has called for deeper dialogue to help countries meet debt obligations without compromising critical investments at the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR), held on the sidelines of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings 2024 in Washington, DC as detailed in a report by the Business Standard.

FM Sitharaman pushes for comprehensive talks on global sovereign debt

The world economy might contract by the size of the combined French and German economies, if there is a broad-based trade war between the world’s major economies, stated the International Monetary Fund (IMF) according to a detailed report by the BBC.

IMF warns world to avoid trade war as it could dent global economy

An escalation of trade and tariffs tensions between the US and China would have “costly” economic consequences around the world, Gita Gopinath, deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund stated in a conversation with CNBC on October 23.

US, China trade tariffs escalating would be ‘costly for everybody': IMF

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Moody’s report flags economic fallout for Pakistan amid escalating tensions with India

'Support to terror': India might vote 'against' IMF loan to Pakistan in wake of Pahalgam attack

Where is India? Check out the top 10 largest economies of the world in 2025

IMF Cuts India’s Growth Forecast To 6.2%

Tariffs hit global growth outlook

Fitch upgrades Pakistan's rating to 'B-', first in 6 years

Argentina peso tumbles after IMF bailout

Heavily indebted Pakistan seeks to legalise cryptocurrency to attract global investment

IMF review of Pakistan's economic recovery bailout due

IMF: AI could threaten 33% of jobs in advanced economies

IMF on global economies: Growth at 3.3% for 2025 and 2026

Pakistan Avoids Default With $7 Billion IMF Bailout

Sri Lanka claims it has ended debt default, says crisis was 'man-made'

Sri Lanka claims it has ended debt default, says crisis was 'man-made'

IMF criticised for inconsistent bailouts, calls for policy overhaul

IMF criticised for inconsistent bailouts, calls for policy overhaul

IMF Bailouts Under Fire For Political Bias

IMF Bailouts Under Fire For Political Bias

IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout

Chinese stimulus insufficient to curb deflation risks, IMF says

Chinese Stimulus Insufficient To Curb Deflation Risks, IMF Says

FM Sitharaman pushes for comprehensive talks on global sovereign debt

IMF warns world to avoid trade war as it could dent global economy

US, China trade tariffs escalating would be ‘costly for everybody': IMF