Flood Protection Sector Project-III: ECNEC forms inter-provincial steering body for monitoring ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) has constituted inter-provincial Steering... Published 11 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Opinion SBA won’t cut it Fine, it was the single biggest one-day jump in the stock market in 15 years. But is it really that unbelievable,... Updated 06 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Pakistan Pakistan is market with highest potential: ADB lists factors stifling ‘SCF’ growth ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is the market with the highest potential in the region, however, several factors including legal... Published 05 Jul, 2023 06:00am
Business & Finance ‘Sectors and Themes’: ADB appoints Yasmin as VP ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Fatima Yasmin as Vice-President for Sectors and Themes for... Published 29 Jun, 2023 04:19am
Print July-May: Govt borrows $8.613bn from multiple sources ISLAMABAD: The government has borrowed $8.613 billion from multiple financing sources including $900 million from... Updated 21 Jun, 2023 08:58am
Perspectives Power of retail bonds: a stable funding source for Asian governments Retail bonds are neither new nor terribly exciting financial instruments. However, they are proving powerful... Published 17 Jun, 2023 04:34pm
Pakistan FESCO GM for access of women in power sector through internship FAISALABAD: General Manager (GM) Operations Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) Rana Muhammad Ayub has... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Print Covid-19 Active Response & Expenditure Support: ADB’s IED terms ‘Pakistan Programme’ highly successful ISLAMABAD: The Independent Evaluation Department (IED) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has rated “Pakistan:... Updated 07 Jun, 2023 09:09am
Pakistan CDWP clears 10 projects worth Rs114.5bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) cleared a total of 10 projects with a combined value of Rs... Published 02 Jun, 2023 03:56am
Pakistan Zargham Eshaq Khan assumes charge of acting NESPAK MD LAHORE: Muhammad Zargham Eshaq Khan, Vice President of National Engineering Services Pakistan Pvt Limited (NESPAK),... Published 01 Jun, 2023 03:34am
Business & Finance AAOIFI chief throws light on principles of Islamic capital markets ISLAMABAD: Sheikh Ebrahim Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Accounting and Auditing Organization... Published 30 May, 2023 03:37am
World Debt-ridden Sri Lanka gets $350mn loan boost from Asian Development Bank COLOMBO: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday approved a $350 million special policy-based loan to provide... Published 29 May, 2023 02:01pm
Print PBS statement full of mistakes: economist ISLAMABAD: Realistic projections for the current year indicate that GDP growth will be negative 4 percent against... Updated 29 May, 2023 08:55am
Pakistan Sherry optimistic of IPSG assistant in ‘securing commitments’ for projects ISLAMABAD: Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman, Thursday, expressed hope that International Partners Support... Published 26 May, 2023 06:48am
Opinion Mapping the economics of imported coal-fired power plants Nepra (National Electric Power Regulatory Authority) has rejected the power generation tariff petition of Jamshoro... Updated 24 May, 2023 07:02am
Business & Finance Regime change in Afghanistan hits Pakistan’s connectivity with other CAREC states: ADB ISLAMABAD: Instability and regime change in Afghanistan have affected Pakistan’s connectivity with other Central... Published 19 May, 2023 06:17am
Print Jul-Apr foreign borrowings down 37.7pc to $8.123bn YoY ISLAMABAD: The government has borrowed $8.123 billion from multiple financing sources including $900 million from... Updated 19 May, 2023 09:25am
Business & Finance Operationalisation of EXIMBP: TA project rated less than relevant, less than successful by ADB arm ISLAMABAD: The Independent Evaluation Department (IED) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has rated technical... Published 17 May, 2023 06:22am
Pakistan Various sectors: WB explains how adoption of 4IR can help create more jobs ISLAMABAD: The adoption of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) could create 11 percent more jobs, over and beyond... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Business & Finance Jul-Dec: Govt inks $3.9bn new loan agreements ISLAMABAD: The government has signed new loan agreements worth $3.904 billion with development partners during the... Published 10 May, 2023 06:03am
Opinion Partly Facetious: An elite capture without qualifications “Let’s say I am a bank manager and you are one of my biggest borrowers, you never implement structural changes... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Business & Finance Economy: ADB chief vows continuous support SEOUL: Acknowledging quick stabilization measures taken by Pakistan to put the national economy back on track, Asian... Published 03 May, 2023 06:35am
Editorials ADB’s ‘factsheet’ EDITORIAL: ADB’s (Asian Development Bank’s) latest report, “Factsheet on Pakistan”, goes to show, all over... Published 03 May, 2023 06:35am
Pakistan ADB president assures continued support to Pakistan for reforms Acknowledges stabilisation measures taken by government to put national economy back on track Published 02 May, 2023 04:14pm
Markets Asian finance leaders look to improve market safeguards INCHEON: Asian finance leaders will on Tuesday look for ways to tighten safeguards to address emergency funding... Published 02 May, 2023 09:42am
Print ADB lists factors that have aggravated BoP position ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday stated that the steep increase in energy price and food... Updated 28 Apr, 2023 08:50am
Print Pakistan’s economy: ADB lists factors that continue to pose challenges Says uncertainties and institutional factors continue to weigh on project implementation Updated 26 Apr, 2023 11:07am
Print Recovery needs estimated at $16.3bn: Floods hit 33m people, caused $30bn economic losses: ADB ISLAMABAD: The floods in Pakistan impacted 33 million people, inflicted damages and economic losses exceeding $30... Updated 25 Apr, 2023 09:03am
Print ADB ready to defer Discos’ audited entity financial statements to Dec 31 ISLAMABAD: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has expressed willingness to defer Audited Entity Financial Statements ... Updated 15 Apr, 2023 08:52am
Markets Sindh decides to set up ‘SEPRA’ to end ‘energy poverty’ KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a cabinet meeting at CM House, decided to ... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am