State of the economy The first six months of 2022-23 have witnessed considerable uncertainty about country’s economic prospects. ... Published 31 Jan, 2023 06:01am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: What’s the most dangerous job in Pakistan? “The First Daughter Hath Spoken.” “Indeed after silence of around four months…” “But the silence did not... Updated 31 Jan, 2023 06:35am
Opinion Gross mishandling of the rupee The economically disastrous policy of controlling the interbank rate thereby providing stimulus to the black market,... Published 30 Jan, 2023 05:56am
Markets Gold surges to new peak on back of rupee depreciation, speculation Association chief urges public to stop trading gold until IMF programme resumes Published 28 Jan, 2023 07:05pm
Markets In 2 weeks: Indus Motor increases Toyota car prices again as rupee's fall bites Hikes rates by as much as Rs1.16 million, says economic uncertainties and extreme volatility in rupee value has impacted cost of manufacturing Updated 28 Jan, 2023 03:29pm
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: One of Shakespeare’s great lines “So where is Dar sahib?” “Let the poor guy be.” “Why? I have it on good authority that he talks to Nawaz... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Print Tarin raises the alarm about inflation surge LAHORE: Former federal finance minister Shaukat Tarin has said that a steep decline in the value of rupee against ... Updated 28 Jan, 2023 08:55am
Business & Finance Economic mess: embittered Miftah offers ‘solution’ KARACHI: Former finance minister Miftah Ismail Friday said that instead of depreciating the value of the dollar... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Markets Analysts weigh in: rupee’s latest depreciation has wider implications, outcomes Experts believe LC issue will be resolved, inflation along with remittances to increase in short term Updated 27 Jan, 2023 07:04pm
Business & Finance PBF slams unprecedented hike in USD value within one day LAHORE: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has rejected the “artificial” and unprecedented increase in USD value... Published 27 Jan, 2023 07:20am
Markets Alarm bells: SBP-held foreign exchange reserves plunge $923mn, now stand at mere $3.7bn Liquid foreign reserves held by the country now stand at $9.5bn Updated 26 Jan, 2023 08:35pm
Markets Gold price soars to all-time high of Rs195,500 per tola after rupee’s dramatic fall The price of gold witnessed a sharp increase on Thursday as it rose by Rs4,900 per tola to an all-time high of... Published 26 Jan, 2023 07:41pm
Print SBP officials, ECAP leaders discuss USD supply KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has assured dollar supply against export of other currencies to exchange... Updated 26 Jan, 2023 10:46am
Markets FCY: how did open market behave after Exchange Companies lifted the price cap All eyes were on the open market of foreign currency on Wednesday after the Exchange Companies (ECs) lifted what... Updated 26 Jan, 2023 03:57am
Print ECs lift cap on dollar rate KARACHI: The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) has announced removal of price cap on exchange rate... Updated 25 Jan, 2023 08:51am
Editorials Policy rate hiked to 17pc: will it work? EDITORIAL: The most critical, albeit baffling, revelation made by the Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Markets Exchange companies set to remove ‘self-imposed price cap’ on open-market dollars Association says it will sell the foreign currency in accordance with demand-supply dynamics Published 24 Jan, 2023 07:46pm
Markets PKR: slide yet to be arrested KARACHI: The rupee’s losing ways in the inter-bank market continued during the previous week as the currency... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Markets Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (January 16 to... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Markets 23rd straight fall: rupee depreciates against US dollar, settles near 230 Currency loses Re0.52 to close at 229.67 in inter-bank market Updated 20 Jan, 2023 06:43pm
Markets 21st successive fall: rupee depreciates against US dollar Currency loses Re0.25 to close at 228.91 in the inter-bank market Updated 18 Jan, 2023 06:59pm
Print Remittances, export proceeds: ECAP seeks special exchange rate KARACHI: In order to enhance the foreign inflows, the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) has... Updated 17 Jan, 2023 11:22am
Business & Finance ‘Disinformation campaign’: govt ‘categorically denies’ import of luxury cars Says reports fake and misleading, urges citizens to be watchful of propaganda Published 16 Jan, 2023 04:13pm
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
Markets 16th successive decline: rupee dips further against US dollar Currency loses Re0.05 to close at 227.93 in inter-bank market Updated 11 Jan, 2023 06:52pm
Markets 15th successive decline: rupee falters against US dollar Currency down Re0.47 to close at 227.88 in inter-bank market Updated 10 Jan, 2023 06:24pm
Opinion Galloping inflation Pakistan today is experiencing high and rising rate of inflation. This is the highest inflation after 1973-74 and... Published 10 Jan, 2023 06:00am
Opinion Faltering exports The textile exports are faltering since July 2022. They have been growing rapidly for the previous two years, but we... Updated 10 Jan, 2023 06:51am
Pakistan Experts react as Pakistan manages to secure pledges of over $8.5bn in Geneva During first plenary alone, Pakistan saw commitments of over the targeted amount Updated 09 Jan, 2023 08:29pm
Markets Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (January 3 to 6,... Published 09 Jan, 2023 06:01am