Government uses IMF program as justification amid protests over petrol prices and poor governance, criticizing political parties.
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Updated Sep 21
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Government uses IMF program as justification amid protests over petrol prices and poor governance, criticizing political parties.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.JI begins its long march from Karachi amid expected IMF delegation visit.1 source
Nationwide sit-in protests launched by Jamaat-e-Islami amid government's reliance on IMF bailout.1 source
- Jamaat-e-Islami criticized the government on August 15, 2026, for exceeding the limits of the IMF program.Sub-event
Protests against petrol price hikes and poor governance are underway, criticizing the ruling political parties.1 source
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The entities involved
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International Monetary Fund
international financial institution
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Pakistan
sovereign state in South Asia
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Jamaat-e-Islami
Islamist political party in Pakistan
Related events
- Pakistan informed the International Monetary Fund about its revenue target.
- Increased financial exposure is needed to support Pakistan's IMF program, which requires assurances from various international partners, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
- The IMF has asked the government to eliminate gas subsidies, and a minister has directed Sui Southern Gas Company to develop a sustainable business model.
- The Finance Division manages the IMF program in Pakistan, which involves the State Bank of Pakistan.
- Pakistan's government is seeking to reform the power distribution sector while implementing an IMF-backed economic stabilisation programme.