PM seeks to clear the air about default, elections Says his party would participate in elections as per whatever the ECP decides Updated 16 Mar, 2023 09:45am
Opinion Shape up or ship out! For the past few months, there has been significant concern and consternation over the possibility of a Pakistani... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Business & Finance Country to be on brink of default for foreseeable future: FPCCI KARACHI: President of the FPCCI Irfan Iqbal Sheikh has stressed that it is the collective wisdom of the entire... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Pakistan Additional inflow of $500mn from China expected in few days, says Dar Finance minister says ICBC has rolled over $1.3bn-facility, reiterates Pakistan will not default; blames Imran Khan for country's current economic state Updated 03 Mar, 2023 06:42pm
Business & Finance Dar says IMF deal likely next week, rejects default rumours ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Thursday said the staff-level agreement with International Monetary... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Editorials Presidential intrusion EDITORIAL: Why don’t the leaderships on both sides of the national political divide look around – how can they ... Published 22 Feb, 2023 03:30am
Opinion Khawaja Asif puts the cat among the pigeons Country’s defence minister and veteran politician Khawaja Asif deserves praise for telling the tough truth.... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Opinion Better late than never, or just too late? Too bad Finance Minister Ishaq Dar didn’t get to give Moody’s a “befitting reply” for downgrading... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Opinion Default: last hour? Negotiations with the IMF (International Monetary Fund) have entered the final round. The plans and proposals... Published 06 Feb, 2023 06:20am
Editorials Pledges alone will not help us avert default EDITORIAL: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) issued a timely... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Print Tarin hopes govt will help country avert ‘default’ KARACHI: Shaukat Tarin, former Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, said on Saturday that so far the country... Updated 15 Jan, 2023 10:00am
Print Pakistan may dodge default in next 6 months: Bloomberg ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is likely to dodge default in the next six months, but its troubles are not over, stated... Updated 10 Jan, 2023 08:54am
Pakistan Pakistan likely to dodge default in next 6 months, but troubles not over: Bloomberg Report says investors are now worried about a big dollar debt repayment in April 2024, and pricing those bonds at a distressed level Updated 09 Jan, 2023 06:39pm
Markets Pakistan to witness economic contraction in FY23: Ismail Iqbal Securities Brokerage house report projects industrial growth to come at a negative 4% in FY23 Updated 03 Jan, 2023 08:15pm
Pakistan Pakistan moving into 2023 without any default: analyst KARACHI: The year 2022 while bidding farewell with some unpleasant memories, has brought some good news too that is... Updated 01 Jan, 2023 01:16pm
Business & Finance Minister for adopting export-led growth policies ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal has dispelled the rumors... Updated 30 Dec, 2022 08:43am
Print Imran Khan says doesn’t see elections in ‘near future’ It is necessary for ‘people’ sitting behind the government to agree for the fresh election, adds the PTI chairman Updated 29 Dec, 2022 08:52am
Markets Dar admits Pakistan in 'tight spot' but 'no chance of default' Addressing PSX event via video link, finance minister reiterates position on country's payments' position, expresses resolve to complete IMF programme Updated 28 Dec, 2022 09:26pm
Opinion The increasing threat of foreign debt default A wave of uneasiness characterized by deep concerns pervades the country because of growing political instability... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Opinion Economic pain: an illusion of choice Pakistan is facing an illusion of false choices in managing its ongoing economic crisis. It can either return to the... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Pakistan Elections only option to avoid default, claims Imran Khan PTI chief says he is sacrificing two provincial governments to save economy Updated 18 Dec, 2022 08:02pm
Opinion Cross-border illegal currency movement Good governance plays an important role in setting the direction of any country. It ensures transparency and ... Published 16 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Pakistan Foreign investors, banks unwilling to invest: Imran Khan LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said that fresh elections were imperative to remove... Updated 13 Dec, 2022 09:36am
Print PM rejects default speculations with much vehemence Says government has taken much needed measures to save Pakistan from default Updated 13 Dec, 2022 09:43am
Pakistan Pakistan does not face any risk of default, reiterates Ishaq Dar Finance minister says on his advice government made 'categorical decision' not to approach Paris Club for debt relief Updated 24 Nov, 2022 03:59pm
Markets Pakistan’s perceived default risk worsens 'owing to IMF uncertainty' Expert says CDS would normalise after inflows from friendly countries and global lender are realised Updated 16 Nov, 2022 06:26pm
Markets Pakistan’s perceived default risk rises significantly 5-year CDS has increased from 2,208bps to 6,419bps in one month, says brokerage house Updated 14 Nov, 2022 08:42pm
Pakistan Fitch downgrades Pakistan’s issuer default rating to 'CCC+' from ‘B-’ Flags worsening liquidity and policy risks Updated 21 Oct, 2022 06:51pm
Business & Finance Default risk averted, but structural reforms essential for economy: Pasha Minister of state for finance says country does not sit in 'comfortable position' on external front Updated 22 Aug, 2022 08:03pm
Perspectives We may not default, but this crisis exposes how vulnerable we are Default occurs when you are unable to pay what is coming due (on debt) after all usual trade and services’ ... Published 01 Aug, 2022 01:19pm
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees