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IMF

We are Pakistanis, firstly and lastly

EDITORIAL: Today, it has been 83 years since a historic resolution was passed for establishment of a separate...

Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am

Pakistan

‘Pakistan is running out of time,’ warns PBC as IMF programme hangs in balance

As stakeholders contest short-term power, Pakistan's long-term future is in jeopardy, says Pakistan Business Council

Updated 22 Mar, 2023 04:44pm

Markets

Rupee strengthens against US dollar, settles at 283.20

Currency appreciates 0.25% in inter-bank market

Updated 22 Mar, 2023 06:52pm

World

IMF links SL bailout to tackling corruption

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka must not allow entrenched corruption to undermine a bailout for its bankrupt economy, the IMF ...

Published 22 Mar, 2023 06:24am

Opinion

IMF no solution to the problem…

The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government versus the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) war of attrition has...

Published 22 Mar, 2023 06:24am

Editorials

Relief packages: a euphemism for subsidies

EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced two relief packages, read subsidies, for the poor and...

Published 22 Mar, 2023 06:24am

Economic assistance: Confirmation from friendly states likely in a few days: minister

Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan has fulfilled almost all conditions of IMF

Updated 22 Mar, 2023 09:08am

Life & Style

Amid an uncertain economic environment, Pakistan's fashion industry pivots to maintain sales

A weakening rupee, rising inflation and a tight leash on imports brought on by depleting foreign exchange reserves...

Published 22 Mar, 2023 04:52am

Markets

Rupee makes minor gain against US dollar, settles at 283.92

Currency appreciates 0.04% in inter-bank market

Updated 22 Mar, 2023 10:16am

Opinion

We’ve no Narasimha Rao or Manmohan Singh

It was in 1991 that India was hit by a major economic crisis resulting from a huge balance of payments deficit. The...

Updated 21 Mar, 2023 07:08am

Opinion

Falling exports and imports

The February figures of exports, imports and balance of trade have just been released. They tell a story of extreme...

Updated 21 Mar, 2023 07:01am

Editorials

The build-up of wider inflationary risks

EDITORIAL: The World Bank in its latest publication “Food Security Update” awarded Pakistan the dubious title of...

Updated 21 Mar, 2023 06:52am

$7.407bn borrowed from multiple financing sources in 8 months

ISLAMABAD: The government has borrowed $7.407 billion from multiple financing sources, including $900 million from...

Updated 21 Mar, 2023 09:00am

Business & Finance

N-programme: Dar says he is being misquoted

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar’s said that his statement on the floor of the Senate on 16th March, 2023, in...

Published 21 Mar, 2023 06:29am

Pakistan

Govt did not consult ahead of announcing fuel subsidy proposal: IMF

Pakistan authorities did not consult with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff ahead of announcing their...

Updated 21 Mar, 2023 09:02am

Markets

Sri Lanka seeks 10-year debt moratorium ahead of IMF bailout

COLOMBO: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka is seeking a 10-year moratorium on its foreign debt, President Ranil...

Published 20 Mar, 2023 03:43pm

Markets

Rupee declines significantly, settles at 284.03 against US dollar

Currency depreciates 0.82% in inter-bank market

Updated 22 Mar, 2023 10:17am

Pakistan

IMF deal violation by PTI govt described as conspiracy

FAISALABAD: Federal Interior Minister Rana Sana Ullah Khan said on Sunday that signing of an International Monetary...