LCs: steel sector says facing dire situation ISLAMABAD: The steel industry is facing a critical situation as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is still not... Updated 31 Jan, 2023 08:58am
Editorials ‘Mini-budget’ revenue impact raised EDITORIAL: Informed sources have revealed exclusively to Business Recorder that the Ministry of Finance has ... Published 31 Jan, 2023 06:01am
Business & Finance PBC satisfied with SBP’s steps aimed at managing liquidity KARACHI: A Pakistan Business Council (PBC) delegation, led by its Chairman Muhammad Aurangzeb met the Governor of ... Published 31 Jan, 2023 06:01am
Print Talks with IMF team: Doubts exist about Dar-led team’s capability ISLAMABAD: The business community and agriculturalists have shown serious concerns over the capability of Finance... Updated 31 Jan, 2023 09:03am
Print SBP says curbing inflation critical to achieving growth KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) believed that curbing inflation is essential for ensuring sustainable... Updated 31 Jan, 2023 09:00am
Pakistan SBP says it recognises cost of monetary tightening, but curbing inflation essential The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) says that it recognises the short-term cost of monetary tightening on economic... Published 30 Jan, 2023 07:50pm
Markets Inflation to cross 30% as rupee depreciation, petrol prices bite: report Given bulk adjustment in currency, a 30% YoY CPI reading now seems inevitable, a brokerage house says Updated 30 Jan, 2023 07:22pm
Markets Rupee closes at fresh low of 269.63 against US dollar as the great fall continues Depreciates another 2.61% in inter-bank market on Monday Updated 30 Jan, 2023 08:06pm
Opinion Hike in fuel prices A big rise in fuel prices was expected, it is highly disappointing nevertheless. Given a Rs 35 per litre hike in... Published 30 Jan, 2023 05:56am
Opinion Gross mishandling of the rupee The economically disastrous policy of controlling the interbank rate thereby providing stimulus to the black market,... Published 30 Jan, 2023 05:56am
Opinion Economy: it has only gotten worse Like ‘Shehbaz speed’, finance minister Ishaq Dar’s bubble has been burst as well. The ‘Dar magic’ was as... Updated 30 Jan, 2023 07:00am
Print EAG concerned at ‘inadequate’ SBP response Economic Advisory Group stresses the need for meaningful reforms to achieve sustainable growth, instead of relying on policies that become a source of economic instability Updated 30 Jan, 2023 09:22am
Print SBP denies USD rate capping caused loss KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Sunday rebutted the claim or reports that capping the price of dollar... Updated 30 Jan, 2023 09:24am
Print Imran Khan censures govt for ‘massive’ fuel hike LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan on Sunday strongly criticised... Updated 30 Jan, 2023 09:29am
Print Dar says fiscal discipline has to be imposed ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said on Sunday big decisions are required to be taken to deal with the current... Updated 30 Jan, 2023 11:23pm
Business & Finance Hike to fuel inflation: Tarin ISLAMABAD: Former finance minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shaukat Tarin said on Sunday that the... Updated 30 Jan, 2023 09:27am
Business & Finance PBF flays sharp increase in POL products’ prices LAHORE: Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) on Sunday rejected the sharp increase in petroleum prices of Rs 35.35 per... Published 30 Jan, 2023 05:56am
Editorials Conclude 9th review and move ahead EDITORIAL: The finance minister, Ishaq Dar, finally budged from position of keeping the PKR to dollar parity... Published 30 Jan, 2023 05:56am
Editorials BISP crackdown on ‘commission mafia’ EDITORIAL: In sheer deference to the late Benazir Bhutto, the then Pakistan People’s Party Prime Minister Yousuf... Published 30 Jan, 2023 05:56am
Pakistan Ishaq Dar announces 35-rupee hike in prices of petrol and diesel Finance Minister says price-increase applicable from 11am today Price of petrol reaches Rs249.80 per litre, high speed diesel now at Rs262.80 Updated 29 Jan, 2023 03:34pm
Markets In 2 weeks: Indus Motor increases Toyota car prices again as rupee's fall bites Hikes rates by as much as Rs1.16 million, says economic uncertainties and extreme volatility in rupee value has impacted cost of manufacturing Updated 28 Jan, 2023 03:29pm
Business & Finance Govt’s approach to IMF lending criticised KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, and... Published 28 Jan, 2023 07:09am
Print Sukuks: Dar seeks guidance from clerics Expresses commitment of government to promote Islamic finance and eliminate interest-based system Updated 28 Jan, 2023 08:56am
Print Tarin raises the alarm about inflation surge LAHORE: Former federal finance minister Shaukat Tarin has said that a steep decline in the value of rupee against ... Updated 28 Jan, 2023 08:55am
Print Dar challenges financial figures presented by IK ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has accused former prime minister Imran Khan of presenting inaccurate economic... Updated 28 Jan, 2023 08:44am
Pakistan PM says agreement with IMF to be reached this month ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday expressed optimism about an agreement with the International ... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Business & Finance Economic mess: embittered Miftah offers ‘solution’ KARACHI: Former finance minister Miftah Ismail Friday said that instead of depreciating the value of the dollar... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Business & Finance KATI chairman concerned at rupee slide KARACHI: President of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Faraz-ur-Rehman expressed his concern over... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Business & Finance ICCI concerned at falling forex reserves ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI)) has shown great concerns over the falling forex... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Markets Analysts weigh in: rupee’s latest depreciation has wider implications, outcomes Experts believe LC issue will be resolved, inflation along with remittances to increase in short term Updated 27 Jan, 2023 07:04pm