Remittances hit all-time high of $29.4bn KARACHI: Inflows of workers’ remittances rose to a historic level of $29.4 billion during the last fiscal year... Published 14 Jul, 2021 04:34am
Business & Finance Pakistan's remittances reach historic high of $29.4 billion in FY21 Post 27% year-on-year increase with inflows dominated by remittances from Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK, and US Updated 13 Jul, 2021 01:14pm
Print Forex reserves cross $24bn mark KARACHI: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign currency reserves crossed the $24 billion mark during last week supported... Published 09 Jul, 2021 03:17am
Print Debt stocks reach historic high of Rs38trn KARACHI: The country’s total debt (domestic and external) stocks reached historical level of Rs 37.99 trillion at... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Print More incentives unveiled for marketing of remittances KARACHI: In order to further encourage inflows of home remittances through formal channels, the federal government... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Markets IPOs, preference share: PSX sees highest number of transactions in 14 years KARACHI: As many as 8 equity IPO (Initial Public Offering) transactions were witnessed during FY21 aided by a stark... Published 30 Jun, 2021 03:54am
Business & Finance Digital transactions rise to Rs22.5trn in Q1 KARACHI: Digital financial transactions continued to show robust growth as bank customers performed e-banking... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Print C/A deficit widens 236pc in May KARACHI: The country’s current account deficit accelerated 236 percent in May 2021 due to decline in exports and... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Print 2nd quarterly report unveiled: Economy picking up; three areas need vigilance: SBP KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Thursday said Pakistan’s macroeconomic outlook for the current fiscal... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Print Policy rate stays unchanged to support growth KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan has decided to maintain the policy rate ... Published 29 May, 2021 03:59am
Print Jul-Apr CA stays in surplus KARACHI: The country’s current account remained in surplus during the first 10 months of this fiscal year ... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Print Estimate reflects strong recovery under way: SBP KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Saturday night said the provisional estimate for FY21 growth of 3.94... Updated 23 May, 2021 05:24pm
Print 201 to 300 electricity units: Subsidy likely to be withdrawn ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to withdraw subsidy available to electricity consumers using 201 to 300 units... Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:42am
Business & Finance First eight months of FY21: FPCCI concerned over 30pc fall in foreign direct investment LAHORE: Raising serious concern over the falling trend of foreign direct investment (FDI), the Federation of ... Updated 21 Mar, 2021 09:31am
Print FY21 fiscal deficit projected at 7pc of GDP ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has informed the National Assembly, on Monday that the federal fiscal deficit was ... Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:41am
Print NA told: Debt-to-GDP ratio may soar to 87pc by end-FY21 ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh Monday informed the National Assembly that the debt-to-GDP ratio... Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:41am
Print First 8 months of FY21: Exports grow 4.6pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The country’s exports have posted a growth of 4.6 percent to $16.3 billion during the first eight ... Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:41am
Print July-Jan period: Repatriation of profit, dividend exceeds $1bn KARACHI: Repatriation of profit and dividend by the foreign companies operating in the country crossed $1 billion in... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Print Investment declines by 78pc in 7 months of FY21 ISLAMABAD: There was a decline of 78 percent in total investment in the country during the first seven months of the... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Print Jan CA plunges 65pc MoM KARACHI: The country’s current account sharply declined by 65 percent in January 2021 compared to December 2020.... Updated 23 Feb, 2021 09:31am
Print Remittances exceed $2bn for eighth straight month KARACHI: Inflows of home remittances continued to post a strong growth, exceeding $2 billion for the eighth... Updated 16 Feb, 2021 09:40am
Print H1 workers’ remittances post 25pc growth KARACHI: Inflows of workers' remittances maintained a strong momentum and posted a healthy growth of some 25 percent... Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees