President Alvi signs three bills into law ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Monday signed three bills including "Special Technology Zones Authority Bill, ... Published 05 Oct, 2021 04:34am
Print Afghan central bank drained dollar stockpile before Kabul fell FRANKFURT/MUMBAI: The Afghan central bank ran down most of its US dollar cash reserves in the weeks before the... Published 30 Sep, 2021 04:17am
Pakistan Smuggling of food items, forex: FBR likely to brief PM about measures ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is expected to brief Prime Minister Imran Khan on the measures taken ... Published 30 Sep, 2021 04:15am
Business & Finance UAE central bank approves Wizz Financial's acquisition of UAE Exchange DUBAI: Financial technology firm Wizz Financial said on Thursday the United Arab Emirates central bank had approved... Published 27 Sep, 2021 05:51am
BR Research Remittances on a roll Again, the remittances are lending support to the country’s external position as the trade deficit deteriorates.... Published 13 Sep, 2021 07:35am
Opinion Refinitiv examines changes to key daily FX fixing window Refinitiv is considering a series of changes to its daily foreign exchange (FX) fixing, including lengthening the... Published 07 Sep, 2021 06:25am
Print Criticality of forex explained PM Imran says industrialisation and tourism is essential for foreign exchange Updated 03 Sep, 2021 09:50am
Business & Finance SBP's foreign exchange reserves hit record high at $20.15 billion Increase comes on back of IMF's new SDR allocation Published 02 Sep, 2021 08:23pm
Business & Finance Sri Lanka raises rates as rupee falls to record low COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's central bank raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years Thursday as the... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Business & Finance ABL pursues strategy of consistent growth through robust risk management framework, enhanced digitization LAHORE: Allied Bank Limited (ABL) remained fully aware of the high downside risks to the economic and operating... Published 18 Aug, 2021 04:00am
Pakistan FPCCI chief lauds latest business portal KARACHI: Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo, President FPCCI, has welcomed conceptualization of Pakistan’s latest and... Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am
Business & Finance Pakistan's net international reserves set to increase: SBP governor Dr Reza Baqir says IMF's newly-approved SDR allocation could not have come at a better time for Pakistan that is in recovery mode No alarm bells for Pakistan's economy, adds central bank chief Updated 13 Aug, 2021 07:21pm
Editorials NRLP: ‘Nothing is more attractive than loyalty’ EDITORIAL: Home remittance inflows together with export revenue are the most desired forms of earning foreign... Published 12 Aug, 2021 04:34am
Pakistan Punjab govt’s loans swell by 5pc in second quarter LAHORE: In the second quarter of this year, the Punjab government’s debt stock, local and external, bulged from Rs... Published 08 Aug, 2021 03:38am
Print Commercial remittances: SBP notifies revision in FE instructions KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday notified revision of foreign exchange instructions pertaining... Published 06 Aug, 2021 04:13am
BR Research Emigration policy in the offing? The government(s) of Pakistan have always been proud and thankful to the remittances sending overseas workers. There... Published 05 Aug, 2021 08:37am
Markets Maize output boost opens new export opportunities: PCA KARACHI: The improved production of corn (maize) has opened new export opportunities for Pakistani traders during... Published 04 Aug, 2021 04:14am
Print Proposed auto policy: Tarin directs broad-based consultations with key stakeholders ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin Thursday stated that the proposed auto policy aims at expansion of auto... Updated 30 Jul, 2021 09:38am
Business & Finance Knitwear export surged by 36.57pc in FY21: PHMA KARACHI: Knitwear garments export surged by 36.57 percent during period Jul-Jun FY 2020-21 over Jul-Jun FY 2019-20... Published 28 Jul, 2021 04:45am
Business & Finance Forex rules related to imports amended KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has made amendments to forex regulations related to imports including... Published 20 Jul, 2021 04:26am
Business & Finance Sterling springs back LONDON: Sterling bounced back versus a weakening dollar on Friday and was set for its best day in a week as risk... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Markets Deutsche Bank launches indexes to track 21 emerging market currencies The set of four new non-tradable FX indexes would track EMs that have over the past couple of decades seen increased global investment inflows Published 06 Jul, 2021 10:38am
Print With food security at stake, PM tells farmers govt determined to boost agri output Research-based information and use of technology crucial, says prime minister Updated 02 Jul, 2021 08:31am
Business & Finance Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot: Punjab govt to establish special industrial zones in three districts LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to establish special industrial zones on 2,041 acres in three districts -... Published 25 Jun, 2021 04:20am
Business & Finance Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves fall to $23.26 billion Reserves held with SBP fall $311 million Fall attributed to external debt repayments Published 24 Jun, 2021 06:11pm
Business & Finance OICCI appreciates SBP's FX remittance process KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) members have appreciated the significant... Published 16 Jun, 2021 03:39am
Markets China markets closed SHANGHAI: China's stock and bond markets, foreign exchange and commodity futures markets were closed on Monday for... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Business & Finance Global digital marketplaces: SBP seeks amendments to regulatory instructions KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has proposed amendments to regulatory instructions to facilitate Pakistani... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Business & Finance Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves reach $23.6 billion SBP receives proceeds from Green Eurobond, reserves held by central bank reach $16.4 billon Published 10 Jun, 2021 06:32pm
Business PBIF for reduction of taxes on tea KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum... Published 10 Jun, 2021 03:22am