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IMF completes Egypt reviews, unlocking about $2.3 billion

In recent months, Egypt has managed to tame inflation, which peaked at 38 percent in September 2023.

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Lebanon PM says IMF wants changes to financial rescue plan

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23 January, 2026
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IMF conditionally approves next tranches of Egypt's $8bn loan

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India asks IMF to reconsider Pakistan programme over funding

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16 May, 2025
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IMF, World Bank welcome Syria efforts to reintegrate globally

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25 April, 2025
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IMF appoints first mission chief to Syria in 14 years

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24 April, 2025
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IMF welcomes new Lebanon govt request for help on ailing economy

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14 March, 2025
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Egypt to cut fuel subsidies to cost recovery level, IMF says

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13 March, 2025
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IMF pledges to support Syria's economic reconstruction

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21 December, 2024
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US$ drops in Egypt's informal market amid news of more funds

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05 February, 2024
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IMF, Pakistan reach $3bn stand-by deal

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30 June, 2023
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IMF warns 'uncertainty' over Israel reforms may harm growth

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16 June, 2023
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US urges Tunisia to accept IMF reforms after EU offer

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12 June, 2023
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Tunisian president suggests taxing rich as solution to fiscal problem

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03 June, 2023
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IMF to discuss Pakistan's budget as funding lifeline nears

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04 May, 2023
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Tunisia IMF talks in limbo as economic pressure builds

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IMF says it's yet to agree date for Egypt programme review

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13 April, 2023
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Pakistan says has completed IMF requirements for bailout

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
13 April, 2023
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Tunisia should get some IMF funds before reforms: Italy FM

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13 April, 2023
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Tunisia President Kais Saied rejects IMF 'foreign diktats'

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06 April, 2023