Markets TCP all set to import sugar and wheat KARACHI: The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) is all set to initiate the import of sugar and wheat for domestic... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Markets Locust attack losses could be severe, warns SBP KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said that losses due to locust attack in Pakistan could be severe if... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Print SBP asks govt for an 'efficient' debt management policy KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has urged the federal government for an efficient debt management policy.... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Markets Adverse impacts of Covid-19 contained: SBP KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said that improved macroeconomic fundamentals have provided room for... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Print Shariah-compliant services: SBP allows IBWs to finance all types of products KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allowed Islamic Banking Windows (IBWs) to finance all types of ... Published 30 Jul, 2020 02:57am
Markets $505m received from WB for budgetary support KARACHI: Pakistan Tuesday received some $ 505 million from the World Bank for the budgetary support. The State Bank... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Business & Finance Rozgar Scheme: Rs 125.9 billion financing approved for salaries of over 1.2m employees KARACHI: Banks have approved financing of Rs125.9 billion for payment of salaries of over 1.2 million employees ... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Print MPC not to declare policy rate this month KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan has decided not to hold the regular... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:13am
Print Rozgar Scheme: SBP allows disbursement of salaries before Eid KARACHI: In order to facilitate the businesses, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allowed disbursement of ... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:13am
Print Renewable Energy Refinance Scheme: SBP enhances financing limit to Rs 2 billion KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has enhanced the financing limit of Renewable Energy Refinance Scheme by... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Markets CA deficit plunges 78pc in FY20 KARACHI: The country's current account deficit contracted by 78 percent during the last fiscal year (FY20), mainly... Published 22 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Markets Rice exports reach $2.1bn mark in FY20 KARACHI: Despite negative impact of COVID-19, rice exports maintained an upward momentum and rose by some 5 percent... Updated 21 Jul, 2020 03:58am
Print FDI grows 88 percent in FY20 KARACHI: Despite Covid-19 pandemic, Pakistan has managed to fetch a healthy Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during... Published 18 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Business & Finance AML/CFT regulations: Banks, DFIs told to update customers' record KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed banks/DFIs to update records of their customers for ensuring... Published 14 Jul, 2020 02:57am
Markets SBP chief optimistic about forex reserves, rupee-dollar parity KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has so far provided some Rs 1.3 trillion financial relief package to... Updated 13 Jul, 2020 03:15am
Print PMKJ-YES: SBP raises loan limit to Rs 25 million, cuts markup by 3 percent KARACHI: Following the directives of the federal government, the State Bank of Pakistan has announced reduction in... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Print SBP extends deferment of principal amount of loans till Sept 30 KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has extended the Deferment of Principal Amount of Loans facility for next... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Print Covid-19 financial relief package: Banks defer Rs 566 billion principal loan payments KARACHI: Under the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) relief package, banks and DFIs have accepted over one million... Published 04 Jul, 2020 03:02am
Business & Finance Rs 40,000 denomination prize bonds: Last date for conversion/replacement/encashment extended till December 31 KARACHI: The federal government has granted further relaxation to the investors of Rs 40,000 denomination National... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Print SBP extends Rozgar Scheme/RSF for another 3 months KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced to extend the Rozgar Scheme for Supporting Employment and... Updated 01 Jul, 2020 03:32am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?