Govt to bring ‘mini-budget’ in coming days: Shaukat Tarin Advisor on finance says government will withdraw tax exemptions worth Rs350 billion in the upcoming mini-budget Updated 24 Nov, 2021 02:49pm
Business & Finance SBP chief outlines factors leading to tapering monetary stimulus 'a bit faster' In interview with CNBC, Dr Reza Baqir says higher-than-anticipated current account deficit among reasons for interest-rate hike Updated 24 Nov, 2021 08:06pm
BR Research Oil prices: interesting times ahead! Pakistan external account is almost always in stress when the international oil prices hover over $70-80 mark.... Published 24 Nov, 2021 08:10am
Business & Finance ‘Monetary Policy Statement’: clarification by SBP KARACHI: With regard to the editorial in Business Recorder dated November 22, 2021 titled “Monetary Policy... Published 24 Nov, 2021 06:25am
Business & Finance LCCI delegation tells President: Rising inflation, PKR slide hitting all sectors of economy LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) on Tuesday informed President Dr Arif Alvi that... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Pakistan Emerging markets vulnerable to a taper tantrum-style shock: SBP governor In interview with Financial Times, Dr Reza Baqir says advanced economies need to act sooner to manage rising global inflation Published 23 Nov, 2021 04:44pm
Business & Finance Singapore Oct core inflation up 1.5%, biggest jump in nearly 3 years SINGAPORE: Singapore's key price gauge rose by the fastest pace in nearly three years in October, mainly driven by... Published 23 Nov, 2021 10:36am
Print Civil-military relations ‘There’s no need to be worried’: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday reiterated that there is no need to be worried about civil-military... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Business & Finance Walmart confident on inventories NEW YORK: Walmart expects higher annual profits and expressed confidence on Tuesday that the chain will have... Published 22 Nov, 2021 05:31am
Opinion The MPS surprise State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has made a surprise and aggressive move by increasing the policy rate by 150bps (basis... Published 21 Nov, 2021 04:19am
Pakistan Unexpected level of current account deficit, inflation led to hike in policy rate: Dr Reza Baqir SBP governor says Friday's MPC announcement will help address concerns over the economy Updated 20 Nov, 2021 08:48pm
Business & Finance Monetary policy: Experts say rate hike higher than expected Market expected interest-rate increase of up to 100 basis points Updated 19 Nov, 2021 09:20pm
Markets Monetary policy: SBP raises key interest rate by 150 basis points, takes it to 8.75% Also announces revised schedule of upcoming MPC meetings Next announcement to be made on December 14, says central bank Updated 19 Nov, 2021 07:41pm
Business & Finance Dollar dips from 16-month peak NEW YORK: The dollar edged back from a 16-month high on Thursday as traders assessed whether the US currency’s... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
World Canada inflation hits 18-year high OTTAWA: Canadians paid 4.7 percent more for goods and services in October from a year earlier, as inflation led by a... Published 18 Nov, 2021 12:29am
Print Inflation, price hike: PM makes promise: ‘This bad phase will be over soon’ Says government will announce a big package to give relief to the common man Updated 17 Nov, 2021 09:46am
Pakistan 'High inflation: no room for excuses': MoF clarification In response to the news item titled "High inflation: no room for excuses", published in Business Recorder, it is... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Business & Finance Dollar eases from 16-month high as investors await fresh data NEW YORK: The dollar eased against its major peers on Monday, but remained near its 16-month high hit last week on... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Markets Gold edges lower in Europe LONDON: Gold prices eased on Monday, as investors assessed the Federal Reserve’s possible response to high... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Business & Finance India's Oct WPI inflation accelerates to 5-month high as firms face rising costs NEW DELHI: India's annual wholesale price-based inflation, a proxy of producers' prices, accelerated in October to ... Updated 15 Nov, 2021 01:19pm
Markets Short-dated German yields slump despite market rate hike bets FRANKFURT: Short-dated German bond yields fell sharply on Friday even as money markets priced two full European... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:11am
Markets Global stocks rise in week dominated by inflation fears NEW YORK: Global stock markets mostly climbed on Friday — a positive end to a week in which the threat of ... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:21am
Pakistan Rally against rising inflation: Fazl optimistic about PDM's prospects KARACHI: President of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman on Saturday evening gave some hopes... Published 14 Nov, 2021 04:12am
Pakistan PDM fighting 'war' for country's survival, says Fazlur Rehman at Karachi rally Warns country is heading towards isolation and political leadership should play its role to avert the crisis Updated 13 Nov, 2021 10:01pm
Markets Wall Street moves higher, rebounding from inflation scare NEW YORK: After the inflation-induced selloff earlier in the week, US stocks gained ground on Friday for the second... Published 13 Nov, 2021 04:08am
Markets Japan shares rise on bargain hunting for undervalued stocks, cost woes weigh TOKYO: Japanese shares gained on Thursday, as investors were selective and scooped up stocks that were undervalued ... Published 11 Nov, 2021 10:39am
Markets Weaker pound, banks lift FTSE 100; M&S surges on forecast hike LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 rose to its best session in nearly a month on Wednesday, aided by a weaker pound and... Published 11 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Business & Finance China factory-gate inflation hits new high in October BEIJING: China's factory-gate inflation hit a 26-year high in October while fresh virus outbreaks and soaring food... Published 10 Nov, 2021 09:51am
Markets Asian markets down as inflation concerns return to the fore HONG KONG: Asian equities dipped Wednesday as a record-breaking rally on Wall Street finally came to an end with... Published 10 Nov, 2021 09:48am
BR Research SPI data: Don’t destroy it! Protect it. Wasim Akram, the former Pakistan cricket captain narrated a story on a popular sports show the other day. Pakistan... Published 10 Nov, 2021 07:25am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?