Time to revisit the NFC Award Notwithstanding the recent IMF demand to amend the existing NFC award, there is a longstanding need to address the... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Print Talks with IMF extended to today ISLAMABAD: Talks between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistani authorities on the second review have... Updated 19 Mar, 2024 10:26am
Business & Finance Senior economist says current economic challenges can be effectively addressed LAHORE: Former Federal Finance Minister Dr Hafeez Pasha asserted that despite enduring challenging economic... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Perspectives Economic agenda: Pakistan will continue walking on a tightrope After months of political volatility in Pakistan, the dust finally settled over the formation of a new government. A... Published 18 Mar, 2024 10:18am
Opinion Re-aligning NFC: coalition govt faces a challenge from within Reportedly, the IMF (International Monetary Fund) has requested resumption of dialogue on the National Finance... Published 18 Mar, 2024 04:56am
Opinion Policy rate: a cut is likely? Despite a decline in inflation, overall costs are still growing this year in comparison to prior years. Regarding... Published 18 Mar, 2024 04:56am
Opinion Self-sufficiency versus loan dependence As Pakistan steps into critical discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), it’s confronting immense... Published 18 Mar, 2024 04:56am
Print Leghari made minister for Power Div ISLAMABAD: As the worsening blackouts continue to signal economic distress, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday... Updated 18 Mar, 2024 09:55am
Editorials Body to help curtail govt expenditure EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a seven-member committee tasked to curtail government expenses... Published 18 Mar, 2024 04:56am
Print PM directs Ministry to explore possibility of Panda Bonds Directions issued to shore up depleting foreign exchange reserves Updated 16 Mar, 2024 10:14pm
Opinion Challenges before the new finance minister President Asif Ali Zardari has taken oath from the newly-inducted Federal Cabinet headed by second time Prime... Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am
Print Sanctions on IP gas line: Govt in talks with US Admin to secure waiver: Musadik ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been engaged with the US administration to secure a waiver from US sanctions on the... Updated 15 Mar, 2024 10:00am
Print ‘Economic roadmap’ presented to PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was presented an economic roadmap that envisages the alleviation of... Updated 15 Mar, 2024 08:30am
Business & Finance e-commerce platforms facilitating trade of smuggled smartphones? KARACHI: Some of the leading e-commerce platforms have said to be the biggest source for trading non-PTA-approved... Updated 15 Mar, 2024 08:28am
Opinion Why we lag in exports One of Pakistan’s most pressing economic issues is the chronic shortage of foreign exchange underscored by an... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Print Aurangzeb unveils his approach to IMF lending Says Pakistan is eager to negotiate a larger and the longest Extended Fund Facility (EFF) of the IMF programme to achieve macroeconomic stability in the country Updated 13 Mar, 2024 12:27pm
Perspectives Never has an economic roadmap been more important in Pakistan It was in June 2022 that Pakistan’s CPI-based inflation figure topped 20%. It has since then stood stubbornly at... Updated 13 Mar, 2024 12:18pm
Opinion Navigating IMF’s flawed mindset: lessons from 2008 financial crisis The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has long been regarded as a key player in the global financial landscape,... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Pakistan Muhammad Aurangzeb takes over as finance minister as speculation ends On his arrival at ministry, former HBL CEO was welcomed by Secretary Finance and senior officials Updated 11 Mar, 2024 10:29pm
Opinion A recalcitrant rupee! The budget for the current fiscal year, reviewed and amended by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a prior... Published 11 Mar, 2024 04:45am
Opinion Egypt: not a good model to emulate Increasingly, the hope of economic recovery in Pakistan is becoming hinged on the government influenced investment ... Published 11 Mar, 2024 04:45am
Business & Finance Revival of PSM will help boost economy: PDP chairman KARACHI: Revival of the Pakistan Steel Mills would surely help in boosting our economy but the provincial government... Published 11 Mar, 2024 04:45am
Business & Finance Traders’ demand long-term economic recovery plan PESHAWAR: Business community has demanded of the newly elected central and provincial government to jointly outline ... Published 11 Mar, 2024 04:45am
Print IMF says ‘ready’ to send team for 2nd SBA review ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stands ready to hold a mission for the second review of the... Updated 09 Mar, 2024 10:34pm
Business & Finance Jul-Feb remittances down 1.2pc to $18.1bn YoY KARACHI: The country received home remittances amounted to $ 18.1 billion during the first eight months of this... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Markets Pakistan’s remittances clock in at $2.25bn in February, up 13% YoY However, inflows decrease 6% on a monthly basis Updated 08 Mar, 2024 11:36pm
Print Economic stability: PPP vows its support to PM ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) led by former President Asif Ali Zardari and party Chairman... Updated 06 Mar, 2024 08:54am
Print HBL CEO Muhammad Aurangzeb may be inducted into finance team ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Aurangzeb, the chief executive officer of Pakistan’s largest bank, HBL, is likely to be tapped... Updated 06 Mar, 2024 10:59am
Business & Finance Jul-Jan debt rises 6pc as govt borrowing continues Total domestic and external debt stocks reach Rs64.84 trillion at end of Jan 2024 Updated 06 Mar, 2024 10:54am
Business & Finance BMP for joint efforts to deal with economic challenges LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has asked the... Published 04 Mar, 2024 04:15am