IMF’s SBA approval gives relief to business community: FPCCI KARACHI: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that Pakistan’s business, industry and trade community... Published 14 Jul, 2023 06:22am
Print Caretaker setup will be in place next month: IMF SBA to PM represents greater cause for rejoicing PM says his coalition government successfully managed to put the country in the right direction in the shortest period despite challenges Updated 14 Jul, 2023 10:04am
Print First tranche of SBA: IMF transfers $1.2bn to SBP account: Dar ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has transferred $1.2 billion to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) —... Updated 14 Jul, 2023 09:14am
Print UN chief helped Pakistan secure IMF deal ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Manuel de Oliveira Guterres, played a key role in the... Updated 14 Jul, 2023 11:16am
Print Steps to broaden tax base: FY24 budget advances primary surplus of 0.4pc of GDP: IMF ISLAMABAD: The fiscal year 2024 budget advances a primary surplus of around 0.4 percent of GDP by taking some steps... Updated 14 Jul, 2023 09:27am
Business & Finance IMF sees ‘pockets of resilience,’ slowing momentum in global economy WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that first quarter global growth slightly outpaced... Updated 14 Jul, 2023 07:05am
Business & Finance IDB president vows to continue extending support to Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Islamic Development Bank (IDB) President Dr Sulaiman Al Jasser on Thursday assured Prime Minister Shehbaz... Published 14 Jul, 2023 06:22am
Pakistan PM Shehbaz says govt to hand over country's affairs to caretaker setup in August Premier hails efforts of COAS and Foreign Minister for securing funding from brotherly countries Updated 13 Jul, 2023 10:44pm
Opinion Finally, the IMF board approves bailout It is indeed heartening to note that the Executive Board of International Monetary Fund (IMF) has accorded its... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
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 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Markets Oil sector leads rally KARACHI: A positive trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday on the back of healthy buying by local... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Print Expectedly, IMF board approves $3bn 9-mth SBA The Board’s approval allows for immediate disbursement of about US$1.2 billion Updated 13 Jul, 2023 10:05am
Editorials Import payments and dollar reserves EDITORIAL: The secretary, Ministry of Industries and Production, while testifying before the relevant Senate ... Updated 13 Jul, 2023 05:11am
Pakistan US says welcomes deal WASHINGTON: The United States of America has welcomed the staff-level agreement between Pakistan and the... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Pakistan IMF Executive Board approves $3bn Stand-By Arrangement for Pakistan Board’s approval allows for an immediate disbursement of SDR894 million or about US$1.2 billion Updated 12 Jul, 2023 11:57pm
BR Research Power tariffs: The rabbit hole With Nepra’s decision to impose Rs1.25/unit in lieu of periodic adjustment for 3QFY23 to be collected in 1QFY24 ... Published 12 Jul, 2023 09:25am
Pakistan ‘Govt accepts IMF programme with heavy heart’: PM inaugurates first phase of Fata varsity in Peshawar PESHAWAR: In a somber acknowledgment of the prevailing economic hardships, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
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 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Editorials IMF’s SBA begins to pay dividends--so soon EDITORIAL: The 29 June 2023 staff-level agreement (SLA) on the 3 billion dollar nine-month Stand-By Arrangement ... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Print Saudi deposits land just prior to key event Pakistan receives deposits of $2 billion from Saudi Arabia Updated 12 Jul, 2023 08:54am
Print IMF Board scheduled to consider $3bn SBA today IMF, according to media reports, has reportedly accepted $8.2 billion financing gap plan presented by the Ministry of Finance Updated 12 Jul, 2023 10:13am
Print Inward flows of dollars to create breathing space: ministry ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) Tuesday said it is still clueless about lifting of... Updated 12 Jul, 2023 08:51am
Opinion The ebb of external inflows The Ministry of Economic Affairs has released the statement of May 2023 on Disbursement of Foreign Economic... Updated 11 Jul, 2023 06:37am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: IMF’s rare contact “Okaaay.” “What brought on that long drawn out sigh?” “The International Monetary Fund (IMF) contacted all... Updated 11 Jul, 2023 07:29am
Editorials IMF’s approach is a bit out of the ordinary EDITORIAL: The much hyped attempt by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) team to seek a consensus on the ... Published 11 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Print Fitch upgrades rating on improved external liquidity ISLAMABAD: Fitch Ratings has upgraded Pakistan’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to “CCC”... Updated 11 Jul, 2023 09:02am
Pakistan PM’s coordinator Kiyani steps up criticism of PTI LAHORE: Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Economy and Energy Bilal Azhar Kiyani said on Sunday that PTI government... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Markets PKR registers 2.91pc gain KARACHI: The rupee registered a substantial 2.91% gain against the US dollar during the previous week as ... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Opinion Call a spade a spade The refrain from the Prime Minister’s office prior to 23 June 2023 that all International Monetary Fund (IMF)... Updated 10 Jul, 2023 07:31am
Opinion TERF: We’re always on home turf when it comes to criticism! TERF (temporary economic refinance facility) was a hot topic last week. The scheme was offered at the time of Covid... Updated 10 Jul, 2023 07:32am