Remittances: boon or bane for growth?–II The Dutch Disease is characterized by a rapid increase in one sector at the cost of other sectors. Firstly, the... Updated 20 Apr, 2023 07:03am
Business & Finance Political instability, delay in reforms key reasons behind economic downturn ISLAMABAD: The Policy Research Institute of Market Economy (PRIME) has linked the dismal performance of Pakistan’s... Published 20 Apr, 2023 06:30am
Markets Pakistan’s REER index falls to 85.6 in March 2023 Pakistan’s real effective exchange rate (REER) index depreciated to 85.6 in March 2023 as compared to 86.5 in... Published 19 Apr, 2023 06:11pm
Pakistan Soaring inflation dampens Eid holiday spirit Dire economic straits have cast a decidedly sombre mood across Pakistan's normally vibrant markets Updated 19 Apr, 2023 06:14pm
Opinion Govt’s performance This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial “Govt’s one year: results are a little more than mixed” ... Published 19 Apr, 2023 06:36am
Pakistan Thar Block-1 Integrated Power Project: Food being supplied to villagers near power, mining plants KARACHI: Rising inflation has badly affected the lives of millions of people across the country and the worst-hit ... Published 19 Apr, 2023 06:36am
Business & Finance FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan posts strong financial results for Q1 KARACHI: FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL) announced its financial results for Q1, 2023. The Company... Published 19 Apr, 2023 06:36am
Business & Finance Policy of increasing interest rate to reduce inflation has failed: Mian Zahid KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum,... Published 19 Apr, 2023 06:36am
Markets Asia’s collapsing refinery margins undermine bullish crude case: Russell LAUNCESTON: There is an increasing disconnect between the forecasts for strong global oil demand growth this year,... Published 18 Apr, 2023 11:30am
Opinion The IMF projections The IMF has made projections for 2023 and a number of subsequent years at the global and country level in its latest... Updated 18 Apr, 2023 07:21am
World Inflation is a tough beast says German finance minister BERLIN: Inflation is a risk for financial stability and central banks must take this into consideration, German... Published 17 Apr, 2023 11:40pm
Markets Central banks have yet to script final act of inflation fight as risks rise WASHINGTON: Major central banks may be deep into their drive to raise interest rates in hopes of killing inflation,... Published 17 Apr, 2023 11:12am
Opinion Debt – a source of rising concern During the ongoing World Bank/International Monetary Fund (IMF) spring annual meeting Gita Gopinath, the First ... Published 17 Apr, 2023 06:41am
Opinion Pakistan: the scourge of inequality Wealth inequality in Pakistan is overwhelming. According to a World Inequality Database report, the top 10% of... Published 17 Apr, 2023 06:41am
Business & Finance Increase in oil rates unfair ahead of Eid: BMP chief LAHORE: The Businessmen Panel (BMP) of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has said... Published 17 Apr, 2023 06:41am
World Nigeria inflation quickens to 22.04% in March LAGOS: Nigeria’s annual inflation accelerated to 22.04% in March from 21.91% in the previous month, its bureau of... Published 15 Apr, 2023 05:56pm
Print UAE promises $1bn to get IMF deal on track China has released $300m: Dar Updated 15 Apr, 2023 08:50am
Business & Finance SBP chief speaks to global investors, fund managers KARACHI: Governor SBP Jameel Ahmad met key international investors and fund managers in an event organized by... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Business & Finance Inflation: SPI records 44.61pc rise YoY ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended April 13, 2023, recorded a decline... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Markets Dollar loses steam as cooling inflation raises Fed pause expectation SINGAPORE: The US dollar languished near a two-month low against major peers on Friday while the euro flirted with a... Published 14 Apr, 2023 10:05am
BR Research WPI signalling more retail inflation The record high CPI reading in March 2023 was a foregone conclusion back in August and September 2022 – when the... Published 14 Apr, 2023 08:55am
Opinion Disastrous year under the PDM Pakistan’s economy is under stress with low foreign reserves and high inflation. Activity has fallen with policy... Updated 14 Apr, 2023 07:05am
Opinion A retarding economic growth outlook: IMF and ‘Chicago boys’ in a fix ‘The International Monetary Fund warned that its outlook for global economic growth over the next five years is ... Updated 14 Apr, 2023 07:10am
Business & Finance IMF urges Asia to keep monetary policy tighter for longer WASHINGTON: Monetary policy in Asia may need to stay tighter for longer given still substantial inflation risks,... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Editorials IMF bailout in sight: misplaced optimism? EDITORIAL: A statement issued by the Ministry of Finance has revealed that the economic team led by Finance Minister... Updated 14 Apr, 2023 06:49am
Opinion Resilience, helplessness or loss of trust?–I The Pakistanis are battling an inflation rate of over 35 percent, a policy rate of 21 percent, depletion in value of... Updated 13 Apr, 2023 07:20am
Print World Bank recognises grim spectre of food price rise Says food prices have been increasing for 11 consecutive months Updated 13 Apr, 2023 08:50am
Print Higher inflation: Hike in NSS profit rates unlikely to attract investors ISLAMABAD: The recent increase in profit rates of savings accounts is unlikely to attract investors to products on... Updated 13 Apr, 2023 08:44am
Business & Finance Dollar declines sharply NEW YORK: The dollar dropped sharply on Wednesday after data showed US consumer prices rose less than expected in... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
BR Research Are the chickens coming home to roost? Readymade food prices, as tracked by the PBS for CPI calculation, soared 45 percent year-on-year in March 2023. ... Published 12 Apr, 2023 09:10am