Pakistan not on IMF board’s agenda? ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board meeting scheduled for March 1 (today) will not... Updated 01 Mar, 2023 09:08am
Print MoF says inflation likely to remain high in coming months ISLAMABAD: Inflation is expected to remain high in the coming months around 28 to 30 percent consequent to uncertain... Updated 01 Mar, 2023 09:06am
Opinion Outsourcing govt borrowing! On Friday Feb 24, a news report appeared in this newspaper that the ministry of finance (MoF) is working on a plan ... Published 27 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Pakistan 'Completely false': Govt says no instruction given to stop payment of salaries, pensions Says AGPR has confirmed salaries and pension have already been processed and will be paid on time Updated 26 Feb, 2023 09:59am
Print CCP actively investigating key sectors: MoF advertises 4 vacant positions of members ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has advertised four vacant positions of members of the Competition Commission of... Updated 25 Feb, 2023 01:29pm
Print Maiden auction: Govt borrows Rs5.5bn via Ijarah Sukuk Sukuk is also approved by the Shariah Advisory Committee of the SBP to ensure its adherence to Islamic law Updated 18 Feb, 2023 01:00pm
Supplements Islamic Republic of Iran 44th Anniversary of the Islamic Revolution: PAIR Investment Co. Ltd. TEXT: PAIR symbolizes the relationship of two brotherly countries Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Islamic Republic... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Pakistan Ministry proposes increase in taxes on sugary drinks ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services and Regulations has proposed to the Ministry of Finance to... Published 09 Feb, 2023 07:25am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The punchline in my favourite advertisement “It’s all about optics.” “I disagree.” “How come? Haven’t you heard that a picture is worth a thousand... Updated 02 Feb, 2023 06:36am
Markets 'Higher than expectations': Pakistan's headline inflation clocks in at 27.6% in January This is the highest inflation reading since 27.8% recorded in May 1975, says analyst CPI inflation in rural areas increased to 32.3% on year-on-year basis in January 2023 Updated 01 Feb, 2023 04:25pm
Print Paracetamol: govt to allow increase in price ISLAMABAD: The government is all set to increase the price of paracetamol tablets on demand of manufacturers of... Updated 01 Feb, 2023 09:24am
Editorials ‘Mini-budget’ revenue impact raised EDITORIAL: Informed sources have revealed exclusively to Business Recorder that the Ministry of Finance has ... Published 31 Jan, 2023 06:01am
Print Rs300bn taxation measures thru Ord on the way FBR drafts proposals of new taxation measures to be enforced through the promulgation of the Tax Laws Amendments Ordinance, 2023 Updated 26 Jan, 2023 09:49am
Print Protection of Economic Reforms Act: MoF asks Power Div to satisfy Chinese lenders ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance (MoF) has asked Power Division to expedite measures to satisfy Chinese lenders on the... Updated 23 Jan, 2023 09:22am
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
Opinion Road to self-sustainability During the last few decades, global economies have been facing tough challenges. The recent spell started in March... Updated 13 Jan, 2023 07:28am
Editorials Foreign inflows EDITORIAL: State news agency of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has reported that the KSA government could increase ... Published 12 Jan, 2023 05:51am
Print Steel prices surge to all-time high level KARACHI: The prices of steel rebars rose to an all-time level of Rs 235,000 per metric ton due to shortage of raw... Updated 11 Jan, 2023 10:24am
Print Edible oil: SBP, MoF urged to ask banks to open LCs ISLAMABAD: The edible oil industry has asked the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and Ministry of Finance to direct the... Updated 06 Jan, 2023 09:12am
Pakistan Pakistan's headline inflation clocks in at 24.5% in December CPI-based number has stayed above 20% for the last 7 months Updated 02 Jan, 2023 06:51pm
Print Raw materials of steel sector: MoF, SBP urged to instruct commercial banks to prioritise LCs ISLAMABAD: The documented steel sector has asked the Ministry of Finance and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to... Updated 01 Jan, 2023 10:09am
Print 765kV DC transmission lines: FD asks PD to take action on award of contract ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has asked the Power Division to take appropriate action on award of 765 kV DC... Updated 09 Dec, 2022 09:28am
Print Amendments to power plants’ documents,transition from USD Libor benchmark to SOFR: MoF urges PD to nominate body as focal point ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has urged the Power Division to nominate a body as focal point to facilitate... Updated 09 Dec, 2022 09:31am
Markets Rupee registers marginal decline, settles at 224.16 against US dollar Currency down 0.02% in inter-bank market on Wednesday Updated 07 Dec, 2022 06:18pm
Markets ECC approves wheat import of 450,000MT from Russia Finance ministry says M/s Prodintorg, Russia had made offer of $372/MT on G2G basis for shipment period from February 1 to March 31 Updated 05 Dec, 2022 06:35pm
Editorials IMF programme: a shabby muddle EDITORIAL: Credible reports emanating from the Ministry of Finance reveal that the International Monetary Fund (IMF)... Published 05 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Business & Finance Google Play Store: Ministry agrees to online payment proposal ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has agreed to the proposal of Federal Minister for Information Technology and... Published 02 Dec, 2022 06:52am
Technology Google app payments: IT ministry says issue resolved SBP, finance and IT ministries to formulate joint plan for future during the month Updated 01 Dec, 2022 05:50pm
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: A duck, quack, quack… “How do you define lame-duck?” “A duck, quack, quack, that has become lame. And perhaps it’s all those who... Published 25 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Print OGDCL, PPL, GHPL: CDMP turned down by finance ministry ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance (MoF) has reportedly turned down Circular Debt Management Plan (CDMP) of OGDCL, PPL... Updated 18 Nov, 2022 09:29am