Sleepwalking into default It’s pretty clear that the PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf) government will not stop agitating for an early ... Published 24 Nov, 2022 04:28am
Business & Finance Payments from customers: SBP plans to launch QR Code-based ‘P2M’ system by 2023 KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed Wednesday announced plans to launch Quick Response or QR... Published 24 Nov, 2022 04:28am
BR Research Race to digital banking – final round The issuance of the digital banking licenses is in its final round. There are four stages in the process; three of... Updated 23 Nov, 2022 03:58pm
Business & Finance Digitisation of country’s financial landscape highlighted KARACHI: In the 15th episode of State Bank of Pakistan’s Podcast series, Sohail Javaad, the executive director of... Published 23 Nov, 2022 06:58am
Print Monetary policy to be announced on Friday KARACHI: The meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will be held on... Updated 23 Nov, 2022 09:31am
Business & Finance ‘Windfall profits’ made by banks on LCs: Steel producers seek compensation from SBP ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers (PALSP) has urged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to... Published 23 Nov, 2022 05:55am
Business & Finance Monetary Policy Committee to meet on November 25, says SBP SBP will issue the Monetary Policy Statement through a press release on the same day Published 22 Nov, 2022 05:37pm
Opinion Breakdown of external economic relations The fact that Pakistan is currently operating under an IMF (International Monetary Fund) programme, under the... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Business & Finance SBP, Punjab finance department sign MoU to launch Raast on e-Pay Punjab LAHORE: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Punjab Finance Department on Monday signed memorandum of... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Business & Finance Meezan Bank, PMRC ink accord KARACHI: Meezan Bank and Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Company (PMRC), a Mortgage Liquidity Facility set up by the... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Business & Finance Lower imports: Jul-Oct CAD plummets 47pc YoY KARACHI: The country’s current account deficit fell sharply by 47 percent during the first four months of this... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Markets Are Naya Pakistan Certificates losing their charm? Experts believe massive outflow in recent months is due to spike in global interest rates and uncertainty over Pakistan's economy Published 21 Nov, 2022 09:49pm
Pakistan Net FDI in Pakistan falls over 52% in first four months of FY23 Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan dropped 52.1% during the first four months of the ongoing fiscal ... Updated 21 Nov, 2022 07:25pm
Editorials Winter of discontent has arrived EDITORIAL: Reportedly, the much-needed and important 9th review of the ongoing IMF (International Monetary Fund)... Published 21 Nov, 2022 06:31am
Markets PKR declines on rising political noise, falling forex reserves KARACHI: The rupee lost value, albeit marginally, in all five sessions during the previous week to close at 223.17... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Business & Finance Two exchange firms: SBP suspends authorisation KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday announced to suspend the Authorization of two Exchange Companies... Published 19 Nov, 2022 06:00am
Business & Finance NA informed: $5.66bn foreign loan, aid received ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was informed on Friday that the total amount of foreign loans and aid received by... Updated 19 Nov, 2022 10:15am
Markets SBP suspends authorisation of 2 currency exchange companies over 'serious violations' Central bank advises both firms to strengthen internal control functions, submit report of corrective measures Published 18 Nov, 2022 05:05pm
Editorials Dip in remittances EDITORIAL: Remittance inflows, a desired form of inflows like exports, declined to 9,900.5 million dollars... Published 18 Nov, 2022 05:53am
Business & Finance Forex reserves up by $75.2m KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves rose by $ 75.2 million during last week. According ... Updated 18 Nov, 2022 09:28am
Business & Finance Monetary policy: market expects no change in key interest rate SBP is currently scheduled to announce monetary policy on Nov 25 (Friday) Updated 17 Nov, 2022 09:25pm
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves rise $3mn, stand at $7.96bn Central bank gives no reason behind minor increase Updated 17 Nov, 2022 08:54pm
Markets Rupee continues to depreciate, settles at 222.67 against US dollar In the last five trading sessions, rupee has lost Rs1.25 or 0.56% against the US dollar Updated 17 Nov, 2022 08:53pm
Print Q1 FY23: External debt, liabilities dip over $3bn KARACHI: Pakistan’s external debt and liabilities fell over $3 billion during the first quarter (Jul-Sep) of this... Updated 17 Nov, 2022 09:18am
Business & Finance Exporters resent energy shortages KARACHI: Exporters on Wednesday complained about the energy shortages, saying that the federal coalition government... Updated 17 Nov, 2022 09:21am
Business & Finance Opening of LCs: Banks overcharging importers to face action, SBP assures NA panel ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has assured the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance... Published 17 Nov, 2022 05:59am
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
Editorials Enough dollar reserves? EDITORIAL: Governor State Bank of Pakistan Jameel Ahmed while speaking to media on the sidelines of a ceremony at ... Published 16 Nov, 2022 05:50am
Markets Rupee marginally weakens against US dollar, settles at 221.91 Currency has remained largely stable in recent weeks Updated 15 Nov, 2022 09:02pm
Business & Finance BOA approves six SEZs ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment (including Chinese and other FDI) and Special Initiatives,... Published 15 Nov, 2022 05:52am
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?