SBP report: the truth, but not the whole truth? EDITORIAL: The Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) as Chairman of the Board of Directors, submitted the annual... Published 02 Jan, 2024 05:21am
Business & Finance Sri Lanka raises taxes ahead of foreign debt deal COLOMBO: Sri Lanka slapped a new 18 percent value added tax (VAT) on fuel, mobile phones and computers from Monday ... Published 02 Jan, 2024 05:21am
World Sri Lanka raises taxes ahead of foreign debt deal COLOMBO: Sri Lanka slapped a new 18 percent value added tax (VAT) on fuel, mobile phones and computers from Monday... Published 01 Jan, 2024 10:49am
Opinion Pakistan’s intractable budget deficit? Pakistan’s unsustainable budget deficits can be sourced to the never to be satisfied thirst of all ... Updated 01 Jan, 2024 06:52am
Business & Finance Jul-Dec tax collection: FBR surpasses target The Federal Board of Revenue creates history by collecting Rs1,021 billion in December Updated 01 Jan, 2024 09:39am
Business & Finance 2023 extremely challenging year, says businessman KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Updated 01 Jan, 2024 06:52am
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 Dec, 2023 06:28am
Opinion The World Bank says it all That the growing political uncertainty and institutional imbalances are adversely affecting the country’s perception... Published 30 Dec, 2023 06:28am
Editorials FBR’s hunt for non-filers EDITORIAL: It seems FBR (Federal Board of Revenue) is throwing the kitchen sink at non-filers in its latest,... Published 30 Dec, 2023 06:28am
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 29 Dec, 2023 02:58am
Perspectives The dynamics of debt restructuring in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka suspended normal debt servicing of several categories of its external debts in April 2022, followed by... Published 28 Dec, 2023 09:00am
Editorials Soaring govt borrowing: grim fiscal reality EDITORIAL: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a statistic that should send alarm bells ringing throughout the... Published 28 Dec, 2023 04:52am
Print Budgetary support during Jul 1-Dec 16, 2023 period: Govt borrowing jumps 200pc to Rs2.876trn YoY Entire amount was borrowed from the SBP and scheduled banks to finance the fiscal deficit Updated 27 Dec, 2023 09:54am
Editorials Austerity measures EDITORIAL: A Business Recorder exclusive reveals that austerity measures for the current year are awaiting Caretaker... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Print SBA: MoF says commitments being fulfilled Spokesman for the Finance Division says the arrangement was evident from the successful completion of the first review of the Staff Level Agreement Updated 24 Dec, 2023 06:49pm
Print Projects, salaries: MoF denies delay in fund release ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry here on Saturday categorically refuted as baseless the news item aired by a private... Updated 24 Dec, 2023 09:56am
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 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Markets Argentina presidential decree met with market caution, public protests BUENOS AIRES: Argentine sovereign debt rose on Thursday and stocks dipped after early gains, as market participants... Published 22 Dec, 2023 09:55am
BR Research Digital invoicing in the FMCG industry In the last few years, FBR’s focus (on the face of it) has been shifting towards digitization of the economy,... Published 22 Dec, 2023 09:03am
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 22 Dec, 2023 05:27am
Opinion Some important economic policy questions The first important policy question facing policymakers is how much role aggregate demand plays in determining... Published 22 Dec, 2023 05:22am
Editorials If PSX sneezes, economy need not catch a cold EDITORIAL: That PSX (Pakistan Stock Exchange) is on a roller coaster ride is a fact. The way the market moved up in... Published 22 Dec, 2023 05:22am
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 21 Dec, 2023 03:54am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: We have a tendency to delay “The airwaves are talking of nothing but…” “Airwaves operate under an occupational hazard – they cannot... Published 21 Dec, 2023 03:54am
Print Govt raises historic Rs397bn in bond auction KARACHI: The government raised a historic Rs397 billion ($1.4 billion) in Wednesday’s local currency bond auction.... Updated 21 Dec, 2023 08:38am
Print Increase in power sector subsidy: Hamstrung by grim lack of fiscal space, FD says ‘no’ The government has already budgeted Rs 970 billion as power sector subsidy in 2023-24 Updated 21 Dec, 2023 09:58am
Editorials Macroeconomic indicators not satisfactory EDITORIAL: External borrowing failed to meet the budgeted target by 51 percent as per data released by the Pakistan... Published 21 Dec, 2023 03:54am
Opinion The giant ship of China’s economy will continue to cleave the waves Since the beginning of this year, the China’s economy has been moving forward, overcoming obstacles and showing a... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:22pm
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 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
World IMF says lower oil production will reduce Iraq’s GDP growth in 2023, 2024 DUBAI: The International Monetary Fund said Iraq faces lower GDP growth in 2023 and 2024 as a result of lower oil... Published 19 Dec, 2023 08:30pm
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?