International Monetary Fund
Harvard professor Gita Gopinath appointed IMF chief economist
Gopinath will succeed Maurice (Maury) Obstfeld, who would retire at the end of 2018, the IMF said.
Bizarre: Imran Khan to ban cheese to boost Pakistan's economy, Twitter goes berserk
Pakistan PM has suggested import ban of cheese in bid to boost country’s struggling economy - prompting outrage from nation's pizza lovers.
Cash-strapped Pakistan eyeing IMF bailout?
Pakistan needed USD 11.7 billion to service its external debt in current fiscal year 2018-19.
India will get 27 per cent richer by increasing women workforce
The Indian economy has grown around seven percent for the last two decades.
GST ‘milestone reform’ but India should consider simpler rate structure: IMF
In its annual country report, IMF said that a dual rate structure can be progressive and preserve revenue neutrality.
IMF bailout of USD 3 bn of Pak would be a bad idea, says ex-US official
While Babbin expresses confidence that IMF would bail out Pak, he opines that there are 2 reasons why such action is not to be taken.
IMF slashes India's growth prediction to 7.3 per cent for 2018
Further, the international financial organisation forecasted a rate of growth of 7.8 per cent for 2019.
India’s forex reserve dips to $406b
The country’s reserve position with the IMF also declined by $8.7 million to $2.484 billion, the apex bank said.
Debunking a ghost town story
A new six-month visa will be introduced for job-seekers who overstayed their visa but wish to work in the country.
IMF suggests 3 steps for India to sustain its high growth rate
The IMF Board is tentatively scheduled to meet on July 18 for its annual India meeting.