Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Print MNCs offered tax breaks on condition that they would help spur exports ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail said here on Friday that talks were underway with... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Editorials Appointment of SBP governor brooks no delay EDITORIAL: The previous Governor State Bank of Pakistan Dr Reza Baqir’s term expired on 4 May 2022 and the same ... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Business & Finance Government to present budget on June 10 PM calls special meeting of cabinet for consideration of budgetary proposals Published 20 May, 2022 06:33pm
Markets Positivity returns to bourse, KSE-100 ends week up 117 points Investor sentiment improved over reports of the government accepting IMF demands for the revival of the stalled $6 billion EFF Published 20 May, 2022 06:21pm
Markets Rupee sees no respite, closes at all-time low of 200.14 against dollar Lack of clarity on IMF front and looming political and economic uncertainty takes a toll on the currency Updated 20 May, 2022 04:40pm
Business & Finance Miftah asks multinationals to present export plan in exchange for tax breaks Finance minister says that with positive IMF talks underway, an economic turnaround is expected very soon Published 20 May, 2022 11:53am
Business & Finance IMF urges Asia to be mindful of spillover risks from tightening TOKYO: Asian economies must be mindful of spillover risks as a decade of unconventional easing policies by major... Published 20 May, 2022 10:10am
BR Research Fix the HSD subsidy first! The subsidy on diesel is growing. And so is the consumption (on papers). National sale of high-speed diesel (HSD)... Published 20 May, 2022 09:48am
Opinion Withering national unity? The industrial sector is the backbone of economic progress. It works as a major source of employment and its growth... Published 20 May, 2022 05:42am
Opinion Urgent need for economic diplomacy activism ‘It is therefore in advanced economies’ interest to help poorer countries reduce the mounting risk of little... Published 20 May, 2022 05:42am
Editorials The woeful rupee slide EDITORIAL: The US dollar has gained in strength in the inter-bank market as well as in the foreign exchange kerb... Published 20 May, 2022 05:42am
Pakistan US assures Pakistan of support in rebuilding economy WASHINGTON: The United States has announced that it will continue to help Pakistan rebuild its economy. A State... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Markets Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Print ‘Emergency economic plan’ unveiled Government imposes ban on the import of 38 non-essential luxury items Updated 20 May, 2022 10:12am
Print April CA deficit dips 39pc to $623m MoM KARACHI: The country’s current account deficit sharply declined by 39 percent during the month of April 2022,... Updated 20 May, 2022 11:44am
Markets All-time low: Rupee closes at 200 in inter-bank trading for first time against US dollar Investors concerned about government's inability to implement IMF conditions related to revival of stalled $6 billion EFF programme Updated 19 May, 2022 08:02pm
Opinion Won’t be long before default is on the table SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) has no choice but to raise the interest rate, most likely by another 100 basis points,... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Opinion Addressing the mountain of debt Sustainable economic growth requires identifying gaps, devising effective policies and working towards consistent... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Opinion Pakistan’s projected USD cash flows: an accountant’s perspective In this important article I will present the projected cash flow statements of Pakistan for the period starting from... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Markets PSX snaps losing streak KARACHI: After a week-long bearish trend, Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday turned bullish on the back of healthy... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Opinion Economy: it now is a matter of urgency How ironic it is that the rupee has been falling against the US dollar consistently. According to noted economists,... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Markets Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Print Govt seeks more SDRs from IMF to propel economy Minister for Finance Miftah Ismail holds virtual meeting with IMF Mission Chief Nathan Porter Updated 19 May, 2022 10:32am
Editorials The way forward EDITORIAL: The senior leadership of the eleven parties’ coalition met under the chairmanship of Prime Minister... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Business & Finance Pakistan, IMF begin crucial talks in Doha as economy stumbles Will discuss revival of stalled $6 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme Updated 18 May, 2022 02:17pm
Business & Finance Currency's collapse continues: Rupee closes at 198.39 in inter-bank market, crosses 200 in open Cumulative fall in inter-bank market hits 11% in less than 5 months Updated 18 May, 2022 05:55pm
BR Research Rising financing needs Today is a T-Bill auction. The fiscal financing needs are growing, while the avenues to finance are drying. SBP... Published 18 May, 2022 08:32am
Markets Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 18 May, 2022 05:54am
Print IMF talks to begin today at Doha ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said on Tuesday that a team of the Finance Division has gone to Doha (on... Updated 18 May, 2022 10:43am