Widening trade gap Pakistan's biggest economic concern: Younus Dagha Says deficit can only be curtailed through quantitative restrictions on imports Published 14 Dec, 2021 04:06pm
Print Tarin to hold meeting with SME policy stakeholders today ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin would be holding a meeting with all the... Updated 13 Dec, 2021 03:53pm
Business & Finance Japan's Q4 business mood likely improved, Omicron clouds outlook TOKYO: Japan's business mood improved in the three months to December and exports continued to benefit from robust... Published 10 Dec, 2021 09:19am
Business & Finance Pakistan’s macroeconomic indicators stable, says PM Prime minister Khan says government has tackled economic disaster left by the previous government Published 07 Dec, 2021 02:58pm
Business & Finance Govt optimistic to achieve over 5% economic growth, says Tarin Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin says inflation would decline in the coming months as international commodity rate stabilizes Published 06 Dec, 2021 03:18pm
Business & Finance Tarin calls for patience as economy 'moving in right direction' Statement comes after Pakistan recorded a historic high import bill in November, raising concerns on current account position Published 03 Dec, 2021 06:51pm
Business & Finance Burgeoning circular debt termed serious threat to economy KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum ... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Business & Finance Canadian dollar rallies as air of calm returns to financial markets TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rebounded against the greenback on Monday as data showed Canada’s current account... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Business & Finance Spanish inflation soars to 29-year high MADRID: Spanish inflation accelerated in November to its highest level in nearly three decades on the back of rising... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
World S Africa says it is being punished for early Covid variant detection JOHANNESBURG: South Africa said on Saturday it was being punished for its advanced ability to detect new COVID-19... Published 28 Nov, 2021 05:38am
Business & Finance Decline in oil prices to bode well for Pakistan’s economy: Fawad International prices plunged $10 a barrel on Friday, the largest one-day drop since April 2020 Updated 27 Nov, 2021 08:26pm
Markets Tarin warns 'speculators', says rupee will reverse direction Advisor to PM on finance says, based on REER, the currency should be around 165-167 against the US dollar Remarks come amid reports that rupee crossed 176 in inter-bank trading on Friday Updated 26 Nov, 2021 07:59pm
Markets Nickel and tin boosted by low inventories and China outlook LONDON: Nickel neared seven-year highs and tin reached a record peak before taking a breather later on Thursday, ... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Pakistan Govt to bring ‘mini-budget’ in coming days: Shaukat Tarin Advisor on finance says government will withdraw tax exemptions worth Rs350 billion in the upcoming mini-budget Updated 24 Nov, 2021 02:49pm
BR Research Writing on the wall The headlines write themselves. The government and SBP’s self-congratulation on keeping economy afloat during the... Published 24 Nov, 2021 08:03am
Markets KSE-100 suffers 1.74% fall, finishes below 45,000 Index has retreated 3.3% in two sessions as interest-rate hike worries investors Updated 23 Nov, 2021 08:15pm
Business & Finance Govt to increase PDL by Rs4 every month after IMF agreement Adviser to PM on Finance says govt would ensure legislation for SBP autonomy Updated 22 Nov, 2021 10:02pm
BR Research Interview with Dr. Khalid Saeed “The undocumented economy needs to be left unencumbered,” Dr. Khalid Saeed Dr. Khalid Saeed is a Professor of... Published 22 Nov, 2021 07:30am
World Rebel group executes rapist in Myanmar’s northwest YANGON: A rebel group in Myanmar’s northwest said on Saturday they have executed a convicted rapist who allegedly... Published 21 Nov, 2021 04:19am
Pakistan Unexpected level of current account deficit, inflation led to hike in policy rate: Dr Reza Baqir SBP governor says Friday's MPC announcement will help address concerns over the economy Updated 20 Nov, 2021 08:48pm
Business & Finance Monetary policy: Experts say rate hike higher than expected Market expected interest-rate increase of up to 100 basis points Updated 19 Nov, 2021 09:20pm
Markets Monetary policy: SBP raises key interest rate by 150 basis points, takes it to 8.75% Also announces revised schedule of upcoming MPC meetings Next announcement to be made on December 14, says central bank Updated 19 Nov, 2021 07:41pm
Business & Finance Tarin expresses concern over inflation, but confident regarding exchange rate Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has expressed concern over inflation owing to rise in... Updated 16 Nov, 2021 03:31pm
Print Civil servants urged to uphold highest morals, ethics ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said acceptance of corruption by the society has greatly harmed and damaged the... Updated 10 Nov, 2021 09:46am
Business & Finance Japan's October service sector sentiment at highest in nearly 8 years TOKYO: Japan's service sector sentiment index in October rose to its highest level in nearly eight years after... Published 09 Nov, 2021 12:41pm
Business & Finance Need to double tax-to-GDP ratio, says Shaukat Tarin Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue says business community will not be harassed, but will have to pay taxes Updated 08 Nov, 2021 03:36pm
Pakistan Govt fully aware of inflation's impact on poor: PM Imran Says govt bearing burden of Rs450 billion to reduce negative effect of rising prices Updated 05 Nov, 2021 10:08pm
Perspectives Pakistan largely meeting IMF’S quantitative and indicative structural targets Revival of IMF programme will strengthen rupee and bring much-needed stability in external account Published 04 Nov, 2021 08:05pm
Business & Finance Slowing growth creates headache for next German government FRANKFURT: The German government will publish its latest growth forecast on Wednesday as it prepares to hand over ... Published 27 Oct, 2021 09:30am
Business & Finance PM Imran invites Saudi Arabia to benefit from Pakistan's economic offerings Says private sectors of both countries can take advantage of cordial bilateral relations Updated 25 Oct, 2021 07:29pm
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?