Venezuela’s earthquake death toll has risen above 5,000, authorities said on Saturday, as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released $346 million to support reconstruction efforts. Thousands remain displaced following the devastating twin earthquakes that struck the country last month. The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes struck within one minute of each other on June 24, […]
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IMF chief praises Pakistan’s reform progress after meeting Aurangzeb
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has praised Pakistan’s progress on economic reforms and noted improvements in macroeconomic stability following a meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, according to statements released on the sidelines of the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings 2026 in Washington. Read More: Finmin highlights reform priorities at Harvard discussion The finance minister […]
Trump’s Tariff Threats Overshadow IMF
WASHINGTON– Finance ministers and central bankers gathering in Washington this week for the IMF and World Bank annual meetings are facing renewed global uncertainty after Donald Trump reignited the US-China trade war, threatening 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. The move has rattled markets and overshadowed what was expected to be a week focused on the […]