PBC satisfied with SBP’s steps aimed at managing liquidity KARACHI: A Pakistan Business Council (PBC) delegation, led by its Chairman Muhammad Aurangzeb met the Governor of ... Published 31 Jan, 2023 06:01am
Markets Alarm bells: SBP-held foreign exchange reserves plunge $923mn, now stand at mere $3.7bn Liquid foreign reserves held by the country now stand at $9.5bn Updated 26 Jan, 2023 08:35pm
Markets Dollar released from Dar(kness): Pakistan moves to convince IMF As the PKR endured its worst day in over two decades (in terms of percentage loss), many say this is a step towards reviving the stalled bailout programme Updated 26 Jan, 2023 10:03pm
Pakistan Ishaq Dar has inflicted huge financial dent to Pakistan: Miftah Ismail Former finance minister says Dar thought he could run the economy without IMF programme Updated 26 Jan, 2023 06:48pm
Opinion ‘Can economy rise from the ashes?’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Can economy rise from the ashes?” carried by the newspaper on Jan 15,... Published 24 Jan, 2023 06:06am
Editorials Doesn’t Cabinet see the writing on the wall? EDITORIAL: The writing on the wall has been made clear multiple times in recent months to the incumbent 11-party... Published 24 Jan, 2023 06:06am
Pakistan Marriyum says IMF programme with conditions to ‘Project Imran’ ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday said that the IMF programme with strict conditions is... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Editorials Pledges alone will not help us avert default EDITORIAL: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) issued a timely... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Editorials IMF is first option; it’s our last option as well EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s economy is in a tailspin notwithstanding repeated claims to the contrary by Finance Minister... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Print Pakistan fully committed to IMF programme: PM ISLAMABAD: Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva on Friday called Prime Minister... Updated 07 Jan, 2023 08:52am
Opinion Economic pain: an illusion of choice Pakistan is facing an illusion of false choices in managing its ongoing economic crisis. It can either return to the... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Pakistan Instability, ‘pause’ in IMF programme deepening economic crisis: BMP LAHORE: As the central bank has lowered its projected GDP growth from the previously announced range of 3-4 percent... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
BR Research CAD: Crash and burn The current account is one element that is coming under control. The deficit is down to $276 million in Nov-22 –... Published 19 Dec, 2022 09:02am
Pakistan Imran turned country’s treasury into ‘retail shop’, claims Marriyum RAWALPINDI: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb, while terming PTI chairman Imran Khan ‘a... Published 12 Dec, 2022 06:07am
Opinion Economy: this madness must end As of last week, forex reserves held with the central bank declined to $6.7 billion. The International Monetary Fund... Updated 12 Dec, 2022 06:44am
Print IMF programme: Govt remains committed, Dar tells Nong Finance minister says negotiations for ninth review are at an advanced state Updated 07 Dec, 2022 09:53am
BR Research Inside fool’s paradise There are now increasing discussions on economic and financial emergency and the different options that need to be... Updated 06 Dec, 2022 10:05am
Editorials IMF programme: a shabby muddle EDITORIAL: Credible reports emanating from the Ministry of Finance reveal that the International Monetary Fund (IMF)... Published 05 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Opinion Imbalanced balance of payments There has been appreciation of the success achieved in bringing down the current account deficit in the external... Published 29 Nov, 2022 06:36am
Pakistan Pakistan secures $13bn-14bn in financial commitments, says Dar Finance minister says IMF programme on track Reiterates action will be taken against those involved in currency manipulation Updated 08 Nov, 2022 02:50pm
Print PM vows to complete current IMF programme CAIRO: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday expressed the commitment to complete the current International... Updated 08 Nov, 2022 09:46am
Markets Component-wise breakdown of petrol price in Pakistan Petroleum development levy at its highest, OMC margin to be reviewed Published 01 Nov, 2022 08:07pm
Business & Finance BMP for revisiting trade, immigration policies LAHORE: Raising questions on the poor mechanisms to ensure dollars availability, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
World Egypt agrees $3bn loan with IMF as pound hits new low CAIRO: Egypt has clinched a $3 billion loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund against the backdrop of a... Published 27 Oct, 2022 05:12pm
Editorials Is there any way to ease economy’s travail? EDITORIAL: The Ministry of Finance is reportedly stumped as to where to arrange the resources required to fund the... Published 26 Oct, 2022 05:52am
Pakistan Talks with IMF, World Bank: Ishaq Dar expects positive outcome Finance minister says everything went well during interactions Published 19 Oct, 2022 04:47pm
Business & Finance BMP urges govt to implement fiscal, energy reforms to strengthen fragile economy LAHORE :The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has asked the... Published 17 Oct, 2022 06:29am
Pakistan IMF mission to visit Pakistan in November IMF is encouraging Pakistan to move from an untargeted subsidy that is a waste of resources, says Fund's official Updated 14 Oct, 2022 11:19pm
Business & Finance IMF, World Bank leadership assure Dar of continued support for Pakistan Dar assures incumbent government is committed to completing IMF programme Updated 14 Oct, 2022 11:18pm
Print Finance ministry contests rating action by Moody’s ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry on Thursday strongly contested the Moody’s rating action, which it said was carried... Updated 07 Oct, 2022 09:56am
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost