Currency outlook The IMF’s latest country report has a special focus on external account assessment within its emphasis on the... Published 15 May, 2024 08:52am
Markets Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 15 May, 2024 05:47am
Opinion Time to act: 9 cents/kWh The country faces daunting economic challenges. A shrinking industrial base, a bulging workforce with no jobs to ... Updated 15 May, 2024 06:28am
Editorials No feel-good factor within general public EDITORIAL: There is a level of comfort internationally in the improvement of key macroeconomic indicators - higher... Published 15 May, 2024 05:47am
Print H1FY24: Driven by agri sector, real GDP grew 1.7pc: SBP Macroeconomic conditions improve during first half of fiscal year 2024 Updated 15 May, 2024 09:24am
Print FBR proposes Rs1.3trn new taxation measures Chalks out plan including additional taxes, withdrawal of exemptions and zero-ratings and taxation of real estate/retail sectors Updated 15 May, 2024 10:44am
World Sri Lanka cabinet approves new economic law to meet IMF targets COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved a new economic law that will cover key targets set by the International... Published 14 May, 2024 02:38pm
BR Research Cement: No steam Stalled projects, cuts in funding, delayed approvals and a tanking economy rang warning bells for the cement... Published 14 May, 2024 09:27am
Opinion Tax reforms: Aurangzeb will bell the cat? It is indeed heartening to note that the country’s external account position is gradually improving amid reports... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Print Govt, IMF team start discussions ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan on Monday kick-started the discussions on further engagement with the... Updated 14 May, 2024 09:38am
Business & Finance IMF briefed about tax gap, revenue collection position ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Monday briefed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the existing... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan Pakistan, IMF mission begin discussions on further engagement In a key development, Pakistan government and the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission began on Monday... Published 13 May, 2024 09:55pm
Markets Citi expects Pakistan to strike new $8bn IMF deal by end-July Recommends going long on the country's 2027 international bond Updated 13 May, 2024 10:28pm
Print Govt urged to adopt QR code-based TTS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Polypropylene Woven Sack Manufactures Association has proposed the government that QR code-based... Updated 13 May, 2024 09:04am
Editorials Taxation: maybe we need a rethink EDITORIAL: The IMF (International Monetary Fund) may ask the government to enhance the tax collection to reach 13... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Opinion Leveraging climate action for economic resilience: Pakistan’s imperative In the intricate web of global economics; the fusion of climate action, economic stability, and international... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Business & Finance Post-budget press conference: KP to raise issue of ex-interim govt’s questionable performance PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government said on Saturday that the former caretaker government in the province had... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Print There will be no new fuel subsidy or cross-subsidy schemes: Govt makes firm pledge to IMF Assures IMF that it will refrain from netting out cross-arrears without proper due diligence and ex-ante independent auditing Updated 12 May, 2024 01:30pm
Business & Finance IEEEP symposium for promoting local products KARACHI: Notable speakers have reiterated the importance of made-in-Pakistan products and their promotion, along... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Markets ‘Cost-side reforms’: IMF says Pakistan needs to revisit terms of power purchase agreements Remarks come in staff report for the second and final review under $3-billion Stand-By Arrangement Updated 11 May, 2024 08:08pm
Pakistan Kafaalat programme of BISP: Jan benefit adjustments protected generosity level: IMF ISLAMABAD: The benefit adjustment carried out in January (for Kafaalat beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan ‘Independents’ won more seats than any other group: IMF ISLAMABAD: The ‘independents’ associated with former prime minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Markets Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Opinion The power sector - some hard facts Among many sectors of fiscal drain, the circular debt of the energy sector is one area on the economic landscape of... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Print Gross external financing needs: IMF lowers projection to $21.044bn ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered the projection of Pakistan’s gross external financing... Updated 11 May, 2024 08:41am
Print Downside risks ‘exceptionally high’: IMF ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that the risks to debt sustainability remain acute given... Updated 11 May, 2024 09:46am
Business & Finance SIFC requires safeguards to bring projects under PIMA framework: IMF ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), aimed at attracting and facilitating investment in... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Plan presented to IMF: Rs1,080bn collection through PL ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has presented a plan to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Commitment to IMF: Primary surplus of 1pc of GDP for FY25 aimed at ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has committed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the policy and reform effort started... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Print IMF delineates steps to curb gas circular debt Fund suggests price adjustments should continue to move toward the full phasing out of captive power usage this year Updated 11 May, 2024 08:10pm