New taxes: govt’s approach to IMF programme criticised LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) on Sunday opposed... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Business & Finance Deal with IMF described as ‘right step forward’ KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves fell to $ 2.92 billion approximately, which seems to be enough for... Published 12 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Business & Finance PBC underscores need for taxing untaxed sectors KARACHI: Chief Executive of Pakistan Business Council (PBC) Ehsan Malik has forwarded suggestions to Federal Finance... Published 11 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Our people are innovative “No one here but us chickens.” “What?” “The economic gurus were silent and got a civil servant to inform... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Opinion Sinking revenues and IMF conditionalities The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistani authorities have been unable to reach a staff-level agreement... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Business & Finance IMF urges implementation of policies, financial support ISLAMABAD: The timely and decisive implementation of policies along with resolute financial support from official... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Editorials Imminent ‘catastrophe’ EDITORIAL: The government is trying to keep a straight face, but it seems pretty helpless as around 40 ... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Print Pakistan’s external position under significant stress: Moody’s ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s external position is under significant stress following delays in securing official sector... Updated 11 Feb, 2023 09:02am
Print IMF grudgingly agrees to 45pc power subsidy slash ISLAMABAD: The government and International Monetary (IMF) are said to have agreed on reducing power subsidy by 45... Updated 11 Feb, 2023 08:57am
Print Gas tariffs to be raised for consumers of SNGPL, SSGC ISLAMABAD: Gas tariffs will have to be raised by Rs 98 per mmbtu for SNGPL consumers and Rs 109.91 per mmbtu for ... Updated 11 Feb, 2023 05:15pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s bonds dive as IMF talks end without deal LONDON: Pakistan’s government bonds slumped on Friday after the country’s bailout talks with the International... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:35pm
Pakistan IMF talks: Leaving without agreement 'not uncommon', says former SBP deputy governor Dr Murtaza Syed says Pakistan should reach an agreement with the IMF within a month Updated 10 Feb, 2023 01:59pm
Markets Despite no deal with IMF, rupee ends with gains against US dollar Currency settles at 269.28 in inter-bank market after 0.46% appreciation Updated 10 Feb, 2023 09:09pm
Pakistan Govt to impose Rs170bn in additional taxes, MEFP shared with Pakistan: Dar Finance minister says power sector reforms, minimising untargeted subsidy key priorities for IMF programme revival Updated 10 Feb, 2023 09:10pm
Pakistan IMF stresses on 'timely, decisive' implementation of policies as virtual discussions to continue In short statement at conclusion of 10-day visit, IMF mission chief says resolute financial support from official partners critical for Pakistan to successfully regain macroeconomic stability and advance sustainable development Updated 10 Feb, 2023 02:01pm
Print Forex reserves fall below $3bn on debt repayments KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves further shrunk by $202 million during the last ... Updated 10 Feb, 2023 08:54am
Print Stalled IMF bailout remains locked Staff-level agreement to be reached subsequently after approval by Washington Updated 10 Feb, 2023 08:59am
Pakistan No official announcement on IMF programme made yet IMF funding is crucial for country facing a balance-of-payments crisis Updated 09 Feb, 2023 11:43pm
Pakistan Nation to hear good news about IMF programme soon: Ishaq Dar Finance minister says negotiations 'on track' Updated 09 Feb, 2023 08:56pm
Markets IMF optimism: KSE-100 closes at highest level since September 2022 Index up 743.27 points as experts say appreciation of rupee, hopes of revival of IMF programme acted as positive trigger for investors Updated 09 Feb, 2023 05:46pm
Markets Rupee gains 1.04%, closes at 270.51 against US dollar Market optimistic over expected IMF deal Currency could remain under pressure until inflows from bilateral and multilateral institutions are materialised Updated 09 Feb, 2023 05:37pm
Business & Finance Bilawal urges IMF not to ignore flood-hit people’s plight KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has promised that the... Published 09 Feb, 2023 06:46am
Opinion What about PTI’s ‘red line’? Now it’s questioning the ‘jail bharo tehreek’ that triggers a torrent of online abuse where PTI’s (Pakistan... Updated 09 Feb, 2023 06:22am
Print IMF talks: ‘Some understanding’ reached: MoS Pasha ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha has stated that some understanding has been reached... Updated 09 Feb, 2023 08:42am
Print Primary deficit: Rs500bn waiver sought from IMF ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has requested the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a waiver of Rs500 billion in the primary... Updated 09 Feb, 2023 08:46am
Editorials The only way forward EDITORIAL: Credible media reports, local as well as international, indicate that there is a massive disconnect... Published 09 Feb, 2023 06:02am
Markets Rupee up 1.08%, settles at 273.33 against US dollar Market optimistic about IMF talks, say experts Updated 08 Feb, 2023 09:00pm
Opinion What’s in store? A wave of deepening uncertainty pervades the country amid ongoing talks between Pakistan and the International... Published 08 Feb, 2023 07:38am
Editorials Forex woes EDITORIAL: Total foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) further declined to 3.08967... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:37am
Print PL on POL products target: IMF-govt talks hamstrung by disconnect Final figure of actual petroleum levy collection on POL products in the first half of financial year will be released in the current month Updated 08 Feb, 2023 09:17am