Economic and political instability ‘“Only a crisis — actual or perceived — produces real change. When the crisis occurs, the actions that are... Published 08 Apr, 2022 05:28am
Opinion Rising economic difficulties At present Pakistan is facing grim crises. Regardless of the Supreme Court’s decision, the real question is ... Published 08 Apr, 2022 05:28am
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 08 Apr, 2022 05:28am
World IMF reaches agreement on $3bn deal for Lebanon WASHINGTON: The IMF announced Thursday that after months of negotiations it reached a staff-level agreement to... Published 07 Apr, 2022 10:01pm
Print PPRA board accords approval: MoU signed in compliance with IMF’s conditions ISLAMABAD: The Board of Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has approved signing of Memorandum of... Updated 07 Apr, 2022 11:06am
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 07 Apr, 2022 05:15am
Business & Finance Saarc chamber president concerned at political upheaval, rupee depreciation LAHORE: President SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry Iftikhar Ali Malik on Wednesday expressing his grave ... Published 07 Apr, 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 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Editorials The Fund’s seventh review EDITORIAL: Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Islamabad, Esther Perez Ruiz, ... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Markets Record weakness: Rupee crosses 185 level amid political upheaval Widening trade deficit, falling foreign exchange reserves add to negative market sentiment Updated 05 Apr, 2022 04:40pm
World IMF must condition Egypt loan to protect poorest, HRW warns BEIRUT: Rights groups on Monday said an Egyptian request for a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) must... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Print EFF programme: 7th review to remain pending till formation of new govt: IMF ISLAMABAD: The ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under seventh review of the Extended Fund... Updated 05 Apr, 2022 10:05am
Editorials PTI govt: legacy and lessons learned EDITORIAL: Three years and seven months in government is equivalent to 71.1 percent of tenure completion, a time... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Business & Finance 7th review of EFF: IMF says will enquire over programme engagement with new govt Says will engage on policies on macroeconomic stability with new administration in Pakistan Published 04 Apr, 2022 08:17pm
Opinion Economy: ‘begging’ for attention The worst possible time for political chaos is when economic conditions are deteriorating, and the singular focus... Published 04 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Editorials Expenditure galore EDITORIAL: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) administration meticulously adhered to the politically challenging... Published 04 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Markets Down 3.0pc in $ terms in Q1: KSE-100 Index up 1.0pc in PKR terms QoQ KARACHI: Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 Index has registered a slight increase of 1.0 percent on a ... Updated 03 Apr, 2022 08:47am
Print KE asks govt to release Rs3.4bn under PM’s relief package ISLAMABAD: The K-Electric (KE) has sought Rs 3.4 billion from the federal government as the first installment from... Updated 03 Apr, 2022 08:37am
Opinion Testing times Moody’s rating on financial health of the country is widely considered as meaningful with consequences for the... Updated 02 Apr, 2022 12:26pm
Pakistan Political upheaval adding to surge in default risk? ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s political upheaval is adding to a surge in the nation’s default risk and triggering off... Updated 02 Apr, 2022 10:24pm
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 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Pakistan Bilawal accuses PM of ‘sabotaging’ CPEC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari claimed while reacting to the prime... Published 01 Apr, 2022 05:41am
Opinion Neoliberalism, globalization, and economic dependence Pakistan has been a prolonged user of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) resources during the last three decades... Published 01 Apr, 2022 05:41am
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 Apr, 2022 05:41am
Print Moody’s sees no-trust move against PM as credit negative ISLAMABAD: Moody’s Investors Services (Moody’s) views the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan... Updated 01 Apr, 2022 10:22am
Print Macroeconomic stability: IMF, govt discuss new initiatives ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Pakistani authorities are further discussing existing... Updated 01 Apr, 2022 10:03am
Editorials Budget-making process in limbo EDITORIAL: The budget exercise, an economic treatise of the administration for a year, remains in limbo not only... Published 01 Apr, 2022 05:41am
Business & Finance IMF to start talks with Sri Lanka on loan request in coming days WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund will initiate discussions with Sri Lankan authorities on a possible loan... Published 01 Apr, 2022 05:41am
World Sri Lanka imposes curfew after protests over economic crisis turn violent COLOMBO: Police imposed an overnight curfew in several parts of Sri Lanka's main city of Colombo early on Friday... Published 01 Apr, 2022 01:37am
Pakistan Moody's sees no-confidence motion as 'credit negative' for Pakistan Expects current account deficit to widen to 5-6% of GDP in fiscal 2022 compared with its previous forecast of 4% Updated 31 Mar, 2022 03:39pm