Fraught present, unknown future EDITORIAL: The country is fast approaching a point of no return. If the economy is forced upon a default on its... Updated 20 Jan, 2023 02:33pm
Pakistan PTI leaders wonder whether PDM govt will be able to make debt payments ISLAMABAD: The economic wizards of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday questioned whether the “imported... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Print Dar’s upcoming Qatar visit likely to improve energy situation ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar is likely to visit Qatar next week wherein he would offer RLNG projects, more... Updated 20 Jan, 2023 11:37am
Opinion Elite’s divorced from reality It turns out that a ringside seat to a country plummeting into sovereign default – one of the few perks of an... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Editorials The WEF Report EDITORIAL: World Economic Forum (WEF) in its Global Risk Report 2023 has identified five top risks out of 35 through... Updated 19 Jan, 2023 11:58am
Print Countries lacking banking channels: ECC approves B2B barter trade mechanism ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved business-to-business (B2B) barter... Updated 19 Jan, 2023 08:43am
Business & Finance ‘Gwadar plants on Thar coal’: Two Chinese loans to be confirmed soon ISLAMABAD: China has reaffirmed strong resolve to extend financial support to Pakistan including early confirmation... Updated 19 Jan, 2023 08:39am
Business & Finance Govt approves appointment of Ashraf Wathra as NBP board chairman The federal government on Thursday approved the appointment of former State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) governor Ashraf... Published 18 Jan, 2023 04:08pm
Editorials IMF is first option; it’s our last option as well EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s economy is in a tailspin notwithstanding repeated claims to the contrary by Finance Minister... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The criticality of leverage “My experience tells me that life is all about leverage. Where you have leverage you get your way, where you... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Print Inputs: exporters promised hassle-free imports The government decides to help exporters import raw materials in order to meet their manufacturing requirements Updated 17 Jan, 2023 09:11am
Perspectives The precarious position Pakistan finds itself in Finance Minister Ishaq Dar is under heavy criticism from business owners and the public. Journalists have also taken... Published 16 Jan, 2023 09:42pm
Pakistan Govt to facilitate exporters for import of raw material, other accessories: Ishaq Dar Finance minister says five zero-rated export-oriented sectors and other exporters will be given complete facilitation Updated 16 Jan, 2023 05:22pm
Editorials Know thy economy EDITORIAL: The government of Pakistan’s comparative data revealed under the title “Know Your Economy” in the... Published 16 Jan, 2023 06:38am
Print Fuel prices kept unchanged amid speculation Government adjusts rates of petroleum levy (PL) with effect from today Updated 16 Jan, 2023 09:40am
Print Miftah calls for economic ‘overhaul’ Lamenting the political situation in Punjab, the PML-N stalwart said we should focus on the revival of the country’s economy rather than surfing energies on the ‘political games’ Updated 16 Jan, 2023 09:41am
Business & Finance No change in prices of petroleum products: Ishaq Dar Price of petrol will remain at Rs214.80 and diesel will remain at Rs227.80 Published 15 Jan, 2023 03:54pm
Opinion Raw material shortages According to a Business Recorder news item, “APTMA bemoans raw material shortages” carried by the newspaper... Published 15 Jan, 2023 04:01am
Print Dar meets Punjab governor LAHORE: Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said on Saturday that there will be further improvement in the economy in... Updated 15 Jan, 2023 09:59am
Print ECC approves payment of mark-up on Heavy Electrical Complex loans ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved Rs80.988 million mark-up payment of... Updated 15 Jan, 2023 10:03am
Pakistan PTI leader urges Punjab governor to dissolve PA without delay LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Vice President Fawad Chauhdry has said that right after Punjab ... Published 14 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Opinion Islamic banking: a success story Last week the largest transformation from conventional to Islamic banking was achieved as all the branches of the... Published 14 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Print Flood-hit roads: ECC approves Rs500m TSG ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved additional funds of Rs500 million... Updated 14 Jan, 2023 08:50am
Business & Finance APTMA bemoans raw material shortages KARACHI: The country’s largest export-oriented textile industry is facing a severe crisis of raw material and the... Updated 14 Jan, 2023 08:41am
Opinion Partly Facetious: A technical glitch “How goes it?” “Which year is this?” “2023 why?” “Could someone let the Finance Minister know which... Published 13 Jan, 2023 06:05am
Markets Cotton import restrictions: APTMA seeks Dar’s intervention The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), has sought “direct intervention” of the Federal Minister for... Published 12 Jan, 2023 05:46pm
Markets 17th successive decline: rupee continues to depreciate against US dollar Currency loses Re0.21 to close at 228.14 in inter-bank market Updated 12 Jan, 2023 06:20pm
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Dar neutralised the move against him in Geneva “So what’s the latest?” “Same-o same-o.” “The coldest temperature this season is just around the corner... Published 12 Jan, 2023 05:51am
Print ‘Wish list’ ready to be presented to UAE’s leadership ISLAMABAD: The government has reportedly prepared its “wish list” to be presented to UAE’s top brass during the... Updated 12 Jan, 2023 12:42pm
Print Budgetary targets: Govt to take fiscal measures set by IMF: Dar ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said Monday that a discussion with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in... Updated 12 Jan, 2023 09:50pm