Crisis-hit Sri Lanka says IMF bailout three months away COLOMBO: An International Monetary Fund bailout package for crisis-hit Sri Lanka could take up to three months to... Published 01 May, 2022 05:11am
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 01 May, 2022 05:11am
Print NFC sector in Pakistan hit hard by Covid shock, says IMF Warns going forward limited policy space in many of the region’s countries could add to the woes of the corporate sector Updated 01 May, 2022 02:11pm
Opinion They elect to play the blame game It has become a practice for every incoming government to start its tenure by harping the narrative that “All bad... Published 30 Apr, 2022 05:53am
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 30 Apr, 2022 05:53am
BR Research Fiscal turmoil: slipping out of hand The fiscal deficit is slipping fast amidst drying fiscal financing options for the government. Government cash... Published 29 Apr, 2022 09:47am
Opinion The challenge of power sector circular debt Power sector circular debt, which is the product of power theft, high losses and other associated factors,... Published 29 Apr, 2022 05:43am
Opinion Daunting challenges for new govt Pakistan at the moment is going through chronic political and economic turmoil. The most critical elements of the... Published 29 Apr, 2022 05:43am
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 29 Apr, 2022 05:43am
Editorials Economy appears to be at a tipping point EDITORIAL: There is no stopping the increase in the market interest rates. 6M Kibor is at 14.25 percent — which is... Published 29 Apr, 2022 05:43am
Business & Finance Bitcoin not a panacea for Africa’s economic woes: IMF PARIS: Bitcoin is not a cure-all for Africa’s economic woes, the International Monetary Fund warned Thursday, ... Published 29 Apr, 2022 05:43am
Markets Bitcoin not a panacea for Africa’s economic woes: IMF PARIS: Bitcoin is not a cure-all for Africa’s economic woes, the International Monetary Fund warned Thursday, after... Published 28 Apr, 2022 08:57pm
Markets Foreign exchange reserves held by SBP fall $328mn, now stand at $10.56bn Central bank says reserves have decreased due to external debt repayments Published 28 Apr, 2022 08:02pm
Business & Finance PM Shehbaz has rejected summary to increase petrol prices: Marriyum Information minister says masses cannot be punished for incompetence of previous govt Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:59pm
Opinion When it rains, it pours ‘Chinese Citizens Among 4 Dead in Pakistan Terror Attack’ had become the second most read story on Bloomberg.com... Updated 28 Apr, 2022 11:13am
Pakistan JI leader underscores need for ending interest-based system KARACHI: The Karachi chapter of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has exhorted the federal government to get rid of the... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
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 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Print IMF asks govt to bring C/A deficit under control DUBAI: The International Monetary Fund has urged Pakistan to bring its current account deficit under control, an... Updated 28 Apr, 2022 11:07am
Print CPI to go up to 11.2pc: IMF sees Pakistan's GDP growth to moderate to 4pc this year Pakistan’s exports for goods and services is projected at $37.8 billion for 2022 Updated 28 Apr, 2022 10:17am
Pakistan IMF says Pakistan needs to reduce its current account deficit Fund official says team will assess policy priorities of the new government and economic impact in the context of the war in Ukraine Updated 27 Apr, 2022 06:26pm
World Ukraine war to hit MENA’s poor nations, boost oil-producers: IMF DUBAI: The war in Ukraine has “significantly” impacted the Middle East and North Africa, with the crisis dealing a... Published 27 Apr, 2022 04:28pm
Markets Rupee posts marginal gain against US dollar Appreciates to 185.45 in inter-bank market on Wednesday Updated 27 Apr, 2022 06:24pm
BR Research Petroleum pricing: try cross subsidy Energy sector is the biggest concern for the newly formed government. The commodity prices are in a super cycle.... Updated 28 Apr, 2022 11:14am
Business & Finance Govt urged to take tough decisions, prefer direct subsidies for poor KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum,... Published 27 Apr, 2022 06:11am
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 27 Apr, 2022 05:19am
Markets IMF’s Gopinath says China needs open capital markets for yuan to be global currency WASHINGTON: If China wants its yuan to become a globally used currency, Beijing would need to have open capital... Published 26 Apr, 2022 08:21pm
Markets 6-month KIBOR has hit a 13-year high at 14.1%. Here is what this means The six-month Karachi Inter-bank Offered Rate (KIBOR), an equilibrium interest rate for a given tenor at which banks... Published 26 Apr, 2022 07:11pm
Markets KSE-100 falls below 46,000-point mark after 0.55% decrease Takes a hit as declining reserves, pressure on rupee weigh on investors’ minds Updated 26 Apr, 2022 06:08pm
Print Govt seeks increase in size, duration of IMF programme ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has sought an increase in the size and duration of its $6 billion International Monetary Fund... Updated 26 Apr, 2022 10:06am
Print PSDP faces prospect of deep cuts Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives writes letter to Ministries/ Divisions highlighting that requisite project wise revised allocations are pending Updated 26 Apr, 2022 10:04am
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