SBP raises Rs598bn via auction for MTBs KARACHI: Margin on short-term government papers further increased up to 55 basis points (bps) in the auction held... Published 23 Mar, 2022 04:58am
Markets Moscow exchange starts gradual reopening MOSCOW: Trading in federal government bonds restarted Monday on the Moscow Stock Exchange as part of a phased... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Print SCBA, PBC oppose ‘Governor’s rule’ proposal ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) opposed the “Governor’s Rule”... Updated 19 Mar, 2022 10:07am
Print Ahead of no-confidence vote: Govt to seek SC ruling over ‘defections’ ISLAMABAD: In a bid to bring an end to horse-trading – illegal buying and selling of parliamentarians in secret... Updated 19 Mar, 2022 10:10am
Markets Debt recapitalization: NPPMCL proposes amendments in GSA with two RLNG-fired power plants ISLAMABAD: National Power Parks Management Company (Private) Limited (NPPMCL) has proposed amendments in Gas Supply... Published 17 Mar, 2022 04:53am
Print Rs201.572bn for KCR: Ecnec approves over Rs270bn uplift projects ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) has approved over Rs270... Updated 17 Mar, 2022 09:44am
Pakistan Plan finalised to give G-B provisional status of province ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has prepared finalised transition plan to grant provisional constitutional status... Published 16 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Pakistan Rangers, FC personnel deployed at Parliament Lodges, Parliament House, MNAs’ Hostel ISLAMABAD: The federal government deployed the Rangers and Frontiers Corps (FC) personnel at Parliament Lodges,... Updated 13 Mar, 2022 07:03am
Pakistan Closing ceremony of 2nd KHI Awards held: KE honours 40 organizations serving Karachi KARACHI: The Governor House in Karachi was host to a special celebration to honor the organizations which make... Updated 13 Mar, 2022 07:06am
Print Discos, KE: Nepra approves hike in base tariffs ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved increase in base tariffs of power... Updated 11 Mar, 2022 10:00am
Print Insurance companies: SECP decides to impose new conditions ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to impose new conditions on the... Updated 05 Mar, 2022 10:00am
Pakistan Power, Finance Divisions mull over subsidy mechanism ISLAMABAD: Power Division and Finance Division are reportedly holding consultations to determine the mechanism and... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Pakistan Petrol pumps, ‘a few’ OMCs to face losses, says PPDA’s Butt ISLAMABAD: The federal government had announced Rs10 per litre cut on petrol and high speed diesel (HSD) for first... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Markets ‘Substantial’ raise likely in petroleum products’ prices ISLAMABAD: The federal government may announce a substantial raise in petroleum products prices up to Rs5.59 per... Updated 26 Feb, 2022 10:30am
Business & Finance India plans urea import deal with Iran using rupee payments NEW DELHI: India plans to pay in rupees for its first long-term urea import deal with Iran to hedge itself from... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Pakistan Covid-19 spread: Chinese envoy lauds federal, provincial govts KARACHI: The Consul General of China Li Bijan has lauded the efforts of the federal government and provincial... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Pakistan PECA ordinance: IHC censures FIA’s powers ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, termed the powers given to the Federal Investigation Agency... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Print Debt, liabilities hit all-time high of Rs51.724trn KARACHI: Pakistan’s total debt and liabilities (domestic and external) stocks surged to an all-time high level of... Updated 25 Feb, 2022 09:42am
Pakistan Plot allotment case: Federal govt employees challenge IHC verdict ISLAMABAD: The federal government employees challenged the Islamabad High Court (IHC)’s judgment on allotment of... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Print Strategic reserves: Govt to purchase 0.3m tons of sugar from mills ISLAMABAD: The federal government is to purchase 0.3 million tons of sugar for strategic reserves from sugar mills,... Updated 24 Feb, 2022 09:57am
Opinion New SBP law militates against constitution? This article contends that the State Bank of Pakistan (Amendment) Act, 2022 (“Act”) is plainly, on the face of ... Published 23 Feb, 2022 04:54am
Pakistan Elections (Amendment) Ordinance 2022: Govt dismisses concerns of ECP ISLAMABAD: Federal government has dismissed the concerns of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Elections... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Print Govt to amend PCA: China’s co allowed to maintain 17.5pc share in Baska Block ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has decided to amend Petroleum Concession Agreement (PCA), allowing a Chinese... Updated 22 Feb, 2022 09:45am
Business & Finance Issue of 17pc GST on locally-produced seeds: Punjab govt says will hold talks with federal govt LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to take up the issue of imposition of 17 per cent general sales tax (GST)... Published 20 Feb, 2022 05:55am
Pakistan Rs129.7bn allocated for merged districts of FATA ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Frontier Regions was informed that a total of Rs129.7 billion has been... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Editorials Logistical nightmares in agriculture EDITORIAL: It makes not just economic sense but also basic common sense for farmers to get agriculture inputs right... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Print ECC approves urea import cost estimates Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin chairs Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) meeting Updated 18 Feb, 2022 12:19pm
Opinion Distribution of resources among federation, provinces and local governments History is replete with evidence that economics is the underlying basis of most political actions and reactions. In... Published 16 Feb, 2022 06:20am
Print Prices of petroleum products hit all-time high New ex-depot price of petrol is Rs 159.86 from Rs 147.83 per litre Updated 16 Feb, 2022 10:47am
Pakistan Govt to lift Covid-19 restrictions tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The federal government is to lift Covid-19 curbs from tomorrow (Tuesday) in cities with below 10 percent... Published 15 Feb, 2022 06:45am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?