Permitting USD export EDITORIAL: In a recently issued circular, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allowed, albeit temporarily, exchange... Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am
Print Jameel Ahmed appointed governor of SBP ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: The federal government on Friday appointed former deputy governor Jameel Ahmed, as the new... Updated 20 Aug, 2022 09:31am
Print 33 categories, 860 products: ECC approves lifting of ban on wide range of goods ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved the lifting of the ban imposed on... Updated 20 Aug, 2022 09:33am
Pakistan International airlines say limiting sales can be first step towards halting operations LAHORE: The international airlines have limited their sales in Pakistan which could be an initial step towards... Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am
Business & Finance Monetary policy to be unveiled on Monday KARACHI: The meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will be held on... Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am
Markets KSE-100 down 0.48%, ends week below 43,300 level The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended losses from the previous session, as the benchmark KSE-100 fell 0.48%... Published 19 Aug, 2022 07:16pm
Business & Finance Jameel Ahmad: a short profile of the new SBP governor Jameel Ahmad was appointed governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday, taking over the role from Dr... Published 19 Aug, 2022 03:14pm
Business & Finance Govt appoints Jameel Ahmad as SBP governor for 5 years Finance Division issues notification of his appointment Development comes ahead of monetary policy announcement scheduled for August 22 (Monday) Updated 19 Aug, 2022 09:03pm
BR Research Policy rate – keep it there The monetary policy is on Monday. As per Topline and Arif Habib Securities surveys, most market participants expect... Published 19 Aug, 2022 08:57am
Business & Finance Remittance disbursement: SBP allows ECs to become sub-agents of ADs KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allowed Exchange Companies (ECs) to become sub-agent of banks... Updated 19 Aug, 2022 09:43am
Business & Finance 1H2022: NBP pre-tax profit soars 21pc to Rs33.9bn YoY KARACHI: The Board of Directors of National Bank of Pakistan “NBP” “the Bank” met on Wednesday to approve ... Published 19 Aug, 2022 05:57am
Print SBP’s reserves up $67m to $7.897bn KARACHI: the State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $ 67 million during last week. With ... Published 19 Aug, 2022 05:57am
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves rise $67mn, now stand at $7.9bn Total liquid forex reserves held by Pakistan stand at $13.61 billion Updated 19 Aug, 2022 12:21am
Business & Finance Pak Suzuki extends automobile plant shutdown citing inventory levels Motorcycle plant will remain operative, says company Shutdown of automobile plant extended till August 26 Updated 18 Aug, 2022 05:43pm
Opinion Annus horribilis? Mr Market clearly didn’t need more than a minute to believe Finance Minister Miftah Ismail when he said that the... Updated 18 Aug, 2022 03:06pm
Markets Appreciation run ends: Rupee closes near 215 against US dollar after 0.46% fall This was the rupee's first loss in inter-bank market since July 28 Currency also loses substantial value in open market Updated 17 Aug, 2022 05:27pm
Business & Finance RDA customers: SBP issues service standards on mobile apps KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued service standards for enablement of minimum set of services on... Published 17 Aug, 2022 06:30am
Business & Finance July remittances down 8pc YoY KARACHI: Inflows of workers’ remittances fell by 8 percent during the first month of this fiscal year (FY23), the... Published 17 Aug, 2022 06:07am
Print SBP allows ECs to export dollar on consignment basis ECs will bring the export proceeds in their USD account maintained with banks in Pakistan within three days Updated 17 Aug, 2022 10:13am
Print Miftah says takes ownership of ‘all’ difficult decisions ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Miftah Ismail Tuesday said he takes ownership of all the difficult decisions taken by... Updated 17 Aug, 2022 09:34am
Business & Finance SBP agrees to release containers stuck at ports: KCCI KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Idrees has informed that the State ... Published 17 Aug, 2022 06:07am
Business & Finance Remittance inflow declines 8.6% month-on-month in July, stands at $2.52bn SBP attributes decline to fewer working days Updated 16 Aug, 2022 09:11pm
Opinion Soaring public debt The latest estimate of the stock of public debt of Pakistan by the SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) as of end-March 2022... Published 16 Aug, 2022 03:59am
Business & Finance Why Rs75 currency plain note carrying the signature of a former governor: clarification KARACHI: The signature of former governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Dr. Reza Baqir on the Rs 75 commemorative... Published 16 Aug, 2022 03:59am
Print Debt and liabilities hit historic high of Rs59.6trn KARACHI: Pakistan’s total debt and liabilities (domestic and external) continued to grow and reached the historic... Updated 16 Aug, 2022 09:57am
Markets Resolution of key issues awaited: Chinese power companies still facing stumbling blocks ISLAMABAD: Chinese imported-coal fired power companies are reportedly still facing stumbling blocks in resolution of... Updated 15 Aug, 2022 10:55am
Business & Finance Diamond Jubilee celebrations: SBP unveils Rs75 commemorative banknote KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan held ceremony for unveiling of commemorative banknote on the occasion of 75th... Published 15 Aug, 2022 06:24am
Opinion An illusion of recovery? A sense of economic recovery is being created which in fact may be artificial. Many within the PDM (Pakistan... Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Opinion Economy: the muddling of fact and fiction The strengthening of the stock market and the rupee - from a high of over 240 on 30 July 2014 to less than 214 this... Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Business & Finance PIAF says policy rate hikes have failed to contain inflation LAHORE: The Pakistan Industrial & Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has warned the authorities that inflation... Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am
