Pakistan’s future is ‘very bright’: IMF officials laud improvement in economic situation It's one of the most important countries in the region and in the world. Pakistanis deserve much more,' says Bahador Bijani, IMF Executive Director Updated 07 Dec, 2023 10:31pm
Markets Another day, another high: KSE-100 gains 1.5% to close near 64,000 Experts say ongoing momentum signifies boost in investor confidence Updated 06 Dec, 2023 10:46pm
Markets Open market: rupee’s strengthening round continues against US dollar The Pakistani rupee continued to register gains against the US dollar in the open market on Wednesday, while the... Updated 06 Dec, 2023 10:33pm
Markets Inter-bank: rupee records 6th successive gain against US dollar Currency appreciates 0.05%, settles at 284.38 against greenback Updated 05 Dec, 2023 08:19pm
Markets Arif Habib Limited expects KSE-100 to hit 81,000 by December 2024 Fuelled by new-found optimism amid improved economic indicators, the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark... Updated 04 Dec, 2023 07:26pm
Markets Successful IMF review, stable monetary policy driving PSX: Ministry of Finance The Ministry of Finance in its latest report has attributed the ongoing bullish wave at the Pakistan Stock Exchange... Updated 04 Dec, 2023 04:04pm
Markets KSE-100 retreats slightly after closing in on 63,000, still ends 1.3% higher Gains over 800 points to settle at 62,493.05 on Monday Updated 04 Dec, 2023 10:37pm
Pakistan IMF chief praises Pakistani authorities for maintaining economic stability IMF chief's comments come after meeting with caretaker PM on sidelines of COP28 Updated 02 Dec, 2023 11:05pm
Markets KSE-100 snaps 7-session rally as profit-taking kicks in Selling pressure drags benchmark index below 61,000 after it hits record high during trading Updated 29 Nov, 2023 09:35pm
Markets KSE-100 gains 1.23%, closes near 60,000 level as buying spree continues Benchmark index increases 725 points as cement and banks lead rally Updated 27 Nov, 2023 10:58pm
Markets Open-market: rupee slips slightly against US dollar The Pakistani rupee recorded losses against the US dollar in the open market on Friday, while the local currency... Updated 24 Nov, 2023 10:47pm
Markets New high: KSE-100 crosses 59,000 as bulls maintain grip Benchmark index has been on a gaining spree since the last week of June Updated 24 Nov, 2023 10:33pm
Markets Pakistan’s KSE-100 has seen a record year, but how far can the bull run? Experts say upside still available, but dependent on several factors Updated 23 Nov, 2023 07:34pm
Markets New high at PSX: KSE-100 crosses 58,000 level after 827-point gain Ongoing bullish trend comes amid country’s improved economic indicators Updated 22 Nov, 2023 10:16pm
Markets Open-market: rupee inches up against US dollar The Pakistani rupee saw marginal improvement against the US dollar in the open market on Friday, as the local... Updated 17 Nov, 2023 10:39pm
Pakistan IMF chief expects Pakistan loan review deal this week: Bloomberg TV Remarks come as an IMF mission, led by Nathan Porter, is visiting Pakistan for the first review of the Stand-By-Arrangement Updated 15 Nov, 2023 04:54pm
Pakistan Dr Shamshad reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to working closely with IMF Statement from Finance Division comes as IMF Mission begins talks in Islamabad for review of $3 billion Stand-by-Arrangement Published 02 Nov, 2023 09:37pm
Markets Open-market: rupee inches upward against US dollar The Pakistani rupee registered marginal improvement against the US dollar in the open market on Friday, while the... Updated 27 Oct, 2023 07:42pm
Markets Crisis-hit Sri Lanka readies for critical first IMF review Crisis-hit Sri Lanka must convince IMF officials that it has met key goals under a $2.9 billion bailout to push... Published 13 Sep, 2023 01:04pm
Markets Open-market: US dollar hits 326 as rupee continues to weaken The US dollar maintained its upward trajectory against the rupee in the open-market, and hit the 326 level during... Updated 31 Aug, 2023 07:26pm
Markets Open-market: USD hits 325 against rupee Open-market prone to sharp volatility and sharp movement, says expert Updated 30 Aug, 2023 07:02pm
Pakistan For Pakistan’s consumers and industries, economic woes are far from over Pakistan’s last-minute deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given Islamabad some breathing room as... Published 18 Aug, 2023 05:56pm
Markets Rupee stable against dollar at 294.92 in inter-bank market Currency improves Re0.01 on Thursday Updated 17 Aug, 2023 08:41pm
Sports Ruthless England beat Australia to set up World Cup final with Spain SYDNEY: Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo did the damage late on in Sydney as England shattered Australian dreams... Published 16 Aug, 2023 06:06pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s caretaker finance minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar: a brief profile Seasoned economist Dr Shamshad Akhtar has been appointed as the caretaker finance minister on Wednesday following... Updated 16 Aug, 2023 09:35pm
Pakistan SBP keeps key policy rate unchanged at 22% Governor Jameel Ahmad announces Monetary Policy Committee's decision in press conference Updated 31 Jul, 2023 06:43pm
Pakistan China’s EXIM Bank has rolled over $2.4bn loans, says Ishaq Dar Pakistan will only make interest payments in both years, the finance minister adds Updated 27 Jul, 2023 03:47pm
Pakistan Ministry of Finance expects inflation ‘to ease out’ in July In 'Monthly Economic Update & Outlook' for July, it says recent decrease in administered prices of petrol and diesel will be transmitted into lower domestic prices of essential items Updated 26 Jul, 2023 07:07pm
Markets PM Shehbaz expects ‘positive results amid improved energy and agri production’ Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reiterated the country has managed to avert a ‘sovereign default’ while... Updated 25 Jul, 2023 06:12pm
Markets PLL, Azerbaijan’s SOCAR ink framework agreement to procure LNG cargoes Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) and SOCAR Trading Company, an international marketing and development arm of the State... Updated 24 Jul, 2023 05:23pm
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees