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Dec 01, 2023 PRINT EDITION ► BR MARKETS ► Dollar to PKR ►

Waqar Masood Khan

No room for complacency
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No room for complacency

The balance of payments (BoP) data for the month of February is a breath of fresh air. There is an improvement of $2.6 billion during the 8-month period Jul-Feb in the current account, which is significant and something the policy makers were struggling t
Published 22 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Spectre of stagflation looms large
Markets

Spectre of stagflation looms large

The recent escalation between India and Pakistan has proved to be a boon for Pakistan's international image and standing. Pakistan is rightly not gloating on this success; in a highly matured response not only has Pakistan wasted no time in releasing the
Published 15 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Spectre of stagflation looms large
Markets

Spectre of stagflation looms large

The recent escalation between India and Pakistan has proved to be a boon for Pakistan's international image and standing. Pakistan is rightly not gloating on this success; in a highly matured response not only has Pakistan wasted no time in releasing the
Published 15 Mar, 2019 12:00am
There is no fiscal space left
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There is no fiscal space left

It is reported in the press that the planning division has surrendered Rs 24 billion from a block allocation for a technical supplementary grant in favor of cabinet division for use in Sustainable Development Goals Achievement Programme (SAP), which is eu
Published 08 Mar, 2019 12:00am
There is no fiscal space left
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There is no fiscal space left

It is reported in the press that the planning division has surrendered Rs 24 billion from a block allocation for a technical supplementary grant in favor of cabinet division for use in Sustainable Development Goals Achievement Programme (SAP), which is eu
Published 08 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Examining the 'Duty Draw Back Bonds'
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Examining the 'Duty Draw Back Bonds'

The Government of Pakistan is planning to issue "Federal Government Duty Draw Back Bonds" with a view to settling past obligations that became due a long time ago but were not discharged. In this connection draft rules are presently under circulation for
Published 01 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Examining the ''''Duty Draw Back Bonds''''
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Examining the ''''Duty Draw Back Bonds''''

The Government of Pakistan is planning to issue "Federal Government Duty Draw Back Bonds" with a view to settling past obligations that became due a long time ago but were not discharged. In this connection draft rules are presently under circulation for
Published 01 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Examining the 'Duty Draw Back Bonds'
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Examining the 'Duty Draw Back Bonds'

The Government of Pakistan is planning to issue "Federal Government Duty Draw Back Bonds" with a view to settling past obligations that became due a long time ago but were not discharged. In this connection draft rules are presently under circulation for
Published 01 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Examining the ''''''''Duty Draw Back Bonds''''''''
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Examining the ''''''''Duty Draw Back Bonds''''''''

The Government of Pakistan is planning to issue "Federal Government Duty Draw Back Bonds" with a view to settling past obligations that became due a long time ago but were not discharged. In this connection draft rules are presently under circulation for
Published 01 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Examining the ''Duty Draw Back Bonds''
Print

Examining the ''Duty Draw Back Bonds''

The Government of Pakistan is planning to issue "Federal Government Duty Draw Back Bonds" with a view to settling past obligations that became due a long time ago but were not discharged. In this connection draft rules are presently under circulation for
Published 01 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Deepening challenges
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Deepening challenges

The euphoria of Saudi Crown Prince's successful visit would subside in due course. Some more visits from friendly countries may be in the pipeline and they may continue to generate some excitement as well. All these are helpful, should be encouraged and b
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Deepening challenges
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Deepening challenges

The euphoria of Saudi Crown Prince's successful visit would subside in due course. Some more visits from friendly countries may be in the pipeline and they may continue to generate some excitement as well. All these are helpful, should be encouraged and b
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
The meaning of S&P downgrade
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The meaning of S&P downgrade

On 4 February 2019, S&P lowered Pakistan's sovereign credit rating from 'B' to 'B-'. Earlier, in December 2018, Fitch had also lowered its rating of Pakistan from 'B' to 'B-'. Unlike Fitch, which had first modified its outlook component of its rating from
Published 08 Feb, 2019 12:00am
The meaning of S&P downgrade
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The meaning of S&P downgrade

On 4 February 2019, S&P lowered Pakistan's sovereign credit rating from 'B' to 'B-'. Earlier, in December 2018, Fitch had also lowered its rating of Pakistan from 'B' to 'B-'. Unlike Fitch, which had first modified its outlook component of its rating from
Published 08 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Friends' support is no solution
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Friends' support is no solution

How much country's economic problems have been lessened by the support from friendly countries? To answer this question we need to fully appreciate what malaise is actually affecting our economy. We do so at the outset.
Published 01 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Friends' support is no solution
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Friends' support is no solution

How much country's economic problems have been lessened by the support from friendly countries? To answer this question we need to fully appreciate what malaise is actually affecting our economy. We do so at the outset.
Published 01 Feb, 2019 12:00am
US, Afghanistan and IMF
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US, Afghanistan and IMF

A rare opportunity to extricate Pakistan's economy from its on-going tribulations has emerged by the recently started peace initiative in Afghanistan by the US. The process which began with meetings in Doha, moved to Abu Dhabi and more recently the princi
Published 24 Jan, 2019 12:00am
US, Afghanistan and IMF
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US, Afghanistan and IMF

A rare opportunity to extricate Pakistan's economy from its on-going tribulations has emerged by the recently started peace initiative in Afghanistan by the US. The process which began with meetings in Doha, moved to Abu Dhabi and more recently the princi
Published 24 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Precarious state of economy
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Precarious state of economy

During an interview with a Turkish TV, the Prime Minister remarked that his government faced multiple challenges but the economic challenge was the foremost and that he was pleased that in the last four months, the economy was stabilised, and now the gove
Published 18 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Precarious state of economy
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Precarious state of economy

During an interview with a Turkish TV, the Prime Minister remarked that his government faced multiple challenges but the economic challenge was the foremost and that he was pleased that in the last four months, the economy was stabilised, and now the gove
Published 18 Jan, 2019 12:00am