The quest for another IMF programme EDITORIAL: First things first, prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has clearly stated that the country needs another... Published 22 Mar, 2024 04:57am
Business & Finance ‘Missing trader fraud arrangements’: IMF underscores need for amending STA ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended amendments to the Sales Tax Act, 1990 to check... Published 22 Mar, 2024 04:57am
Print SIFC apex body vows to take ‘tough’ decisions Underscores the need to continue a consensual approach under SIFC to navigate the myriad of challenges being faced by the country Updated 22 Mar, 2024 09:50am
Print Jul-Feb 2023-24: $6.678bn borrowed from multiple sources ISLAMABAD: The country borrowed $ 6.678 billion from multiple financing sources during the first eight months... Updated 22 Mar, 2024 08:33am
Print IMF agreement implementation: PD revises gas supply priorities Removes captive power plants from its list of prioritised sectors, revises tariff upwards from Rs 1100 to Rs 2750 per mmbtu Updated 22 Mar, 2024 04:05pm
Business & Finance IMF says countries ‘must’ strengthen central bank independence WASHINGTON: The head of the IMF called Thursday for countries to “preserve and strengthen” the independence of... Published 22 Mar, 2024 04:57am
World IMF pushes Sri Lanka to clinch debt deal with China COLOMBO: Sri Lanka must speed up debt restructuring with key bilateral lender China and other creditors to sustain a... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:34pm
Pakistan Govt to take tough economic measures to steer country out of crisis: PM Shehbaz Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday the government was going to take tough economic decisions to steer... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:58pm
Business & Finance IMF, Sri Lanka reach staff-level agreement on second review of bailout package COLOMBO: The International Monetary Fund and Sri Lanka have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies to... Published 21 Mar, 2024 03:16pm
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 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Opinion Hawkish SBP, happy IMF Some say it was stubborn food inflation that forced SBP’s hand at the MPC, combining with the usual Ramazan effect... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 06:35am
Business & Finance Uniform excise duty rates on cigarette makers: IMF’s recommendations welcomed ISLAMABAD: Capital Calling, an Islamabad-based think tank, Friday welcomed the recommendation of the International... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Print Country needs ‘another’ IMF programme: PM Says rising electricity and gas theft, low tax-to-GDP ratio and rapid increase in expenditure need to be dealt with seriously Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:54am
Print IMF says will disburse final SBA tranche ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan have reached a staff-level agreement on the second and... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 08:41am
Print Dealings with local consumers: IMF for GST registration of online digital platforms ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended sales tax registration of online digital platforms... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 08:44am
Print Discos’ petitions for 2024-25: IMF asks PD to continue tariff rebasing on time ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Power Division to continue tariff rebasing on time for... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:58am
Editorials An amendment in the works? EDITORIAL: The declared election outcome notwithstanding recounting of votes since, appears to be veering towards a... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Editorials ‘Decisive action’ EDITORIAL: The new government must have already found out that it has no time to settle in, especially when it comes... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Pakistan Pakistan, IMF reach staff-level agreement on final review of $3bn SBA Subject to IMF board approval, Pakistan will have access to around $1.1bn Updated 20 Mar, 2024 10:07pm
BR Research Gas price: End the cross subsidy For the longest time, two-thirds of Pakistanis paid significantly more for their heating requirements than the other... Published 20 Mar, 2024 06:41am
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 20 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Editorials Monetary policy: staying the course EDITORIAL: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 22 percent – a rate... Published 20 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Print IMF comes up with new ‘wish list’ ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended that the existing number of excisable goods is... Updated 20 Mar, 2024 12:23pm
Print IMF-Govt talks conclude ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have concluded talks on second review of the $3 billion... Updated 20 Mar, 2024 09:49am
Print Blome apprised of govt’s approach to IMF lending Donald Blome and finance minister Aurangzeb discuss important matters related to bilateral cooperation Updated 20 Mar, 2024 12:23pm
Opinion Beyond degrees: Shifting to a 4F mindset in policy and strategy The pedigree of one’s education in esteemed Western institutions or extensive experience in financial institutions... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Print Talks with IMF extended to today ISLAMABAD: Talks between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistani authorities on the second review have... Updated 19 Mar, 2024 10:26am
Markets SBP keeps key policy rate unchanged at 22% This is the sixth successive decision to hold rates by Pakistan's central bank Updated 18 Mar, 2024 08:43pm
Perspectives Economic agenda: Pakistan will continue walking on a tightrope After months of political volatility in Pakistan, the dust finally settled over the formation of a new government. A... Published 18 Mar, 2024 10:18am
BR Research LSM: Still in red, just The Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) Index, on a cumulative basis, stayed negative for the 19th straight month, as... Published 18 Mar, 2024 08:17am