Dollar strengthens after US data Published 11 Nov, 2026 04:31am NEW YORK: The dollar strengthened against major currencies on Tuesday after hotter-than-expected US inflation data...
Standard Chartered Bank posts Rs37.1bn profit before tax Published 30 Oct, 2026 07:21am KARACHI: Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited delivered a resilient financial performance for the nine-month...
Aurangzeb discusses Sukuk, Panda bonds with Standard Chartered Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:31pm Aurangzeb welcomed SCB’s proposed additional deposit products for overseas Pakistanis and financing against rupee-denominated securities or cash
Pakistan expects over 4% growth, diversify financing with Panda bonds, Sukuk: Aurangzeb Published 14 Oct, 2026 10:07am Finance minister outlined measures to maintain energy supplies and provide targeted relief to vulnerable groups
Finance Minister leaves for Bangkok Published 11 Oct, 2026 02:21am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, departed for Bangkok, Thailand, to...
SBP asked to step up housing loan disbursements Published 10 Oct, 2026 04:39am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to accelerate housing...
Minister praises SCB’s support to Pakistan Published 30 Sep, 2026 05:49am LONDON: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb meets Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) CEO...
NBP welcomes Imran Sarwar as its President & CEO Published 10 Sep, 2026 06:20am KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has welcomed the appointment of Imran Sarwar as its new President and Chief...
FD selects lead managers for GMTN, Sukuk programmes Published 09 Sep, 2026 05:39am ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has selected leading international banks as underwriters, lead managers and...
StanChart first-half profit rises 9% Published 29 Jul, 2026 11:06am That compared with $4.38 billion a year earlier and the $4.52 billion average of 16 analyst estimates compiled by the bank
Govt selects bank consortiums for GMTN, Sukuk programmes Updated 22 Jul, 2026 09:16am ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday announced consortiums of international banks for Pakistan’s Global Medium-Term...
Govt announces consortiums of international banks for Pakistan's GMTN, international sukuks programmes Updated 21 Jul, 2026 09:02pm Finance ministry says appointment to remain valid till three years
Global debt issuance: Big financial institutions shortlisted Updated 21 Jul, 2026 09:14am ISLAMABAD: The government has shortlisted leading international financial institutions, including Standard Chartered...
Aluminium extends downside as Gulf output recovers Published 03 Jul, 2026 05:13am LONDON: Aluminium prices slipped to their lowest level in more than four months on Thursday, weighed down by weaker...
Dollar fades as Fed’s Warsh softens inflation tone Published 02 Jul, 2026 05:45am NEW YORK: The dollar pared earlier gains on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said that inflation...
Pakistan mobilises USD1bn in private, commercial financing: ADB Updated 21 May, 2026 09:33am ISLAMABAD: In a major boost for Pakistan’s fragile economy, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has helped the country...
China stocks rise as AI optimism offsets bond concerns Published 20 May, 2026 02:34am HONG KONG: China stocks and Hong Kong shares closed higher on Tuesday, led by semiconductor shares, as optimism over...
USD2bn sovereign financing deals: PTI condemns ‘lack of transparency’ Published 17 May, 2026 05:08am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) strongly condemns the blatant conflict of interest and complete lack of...
Panda bond termed new chapter in China-Pakistan ties Published 16 May, 2026 02:29am BEIJING: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Friday addressed the inaugural...
Aurangzeb hails Pakistan’s inaugural Panda Bond as ‘new chapter’ in economic ties with China Published 15 May, 2026 03:46pm Pakistan, the first South Asian nation to issue a Sustainable Panda Bond in China, achieved an oversubscribed debut
July-March foreign aid inflows up by 19.73%: EAD Updated 10 May, 2026 07:48am ISLAMABAD: Foreign assistance inflows to Pakistan increased by 19.73 percent during the July-March period of fiscal...
Copper hits six-week high on prospects for more US-Iran peace talks Published 15 Apr, 2026 06:01am LONDON: Copper prices scaled their highest in six weeks on Tuesday on optimism about the possibility of US-Iran...
FFC holds 48th Annual General Meeting Published 18 Mar, 2026 04:35am ISLAMABAD: Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) successfully held its 48th Annual General Meeting on March 16,...
Hormuz alternative oil routes inadequate to cope with demand Published 17 Mar, 2026 05:57am Iran’s threats against oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint through which some 20 percent of...
Euro, yen slide as ME conflict escalates Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am NEW YORK: The euro and yen fell on Monday as concerns about higher oil prices dented the currencies of countries...
BOK appoints Gul Buhar as SEVP Published 12 Feb, 2026 04:44am ISLAMABAD: In a bid to strengthen leadership within its retail banking division, the Bank of Khyber (BOK) on...
Govt, Standard Chartered Bank hold virtual roadshow to woo investors Updated 30 Jan, 2026 12:05pm 'This was among the largest, most diverse, and most institutionally-weighted investor interactions Pakistan has seen in recent years': Advisor to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad
IFC, Standard Chartered structure Rs33.6bn deal for Engro Updated 24 Dec, 2025 07:23am KARACHI: IFC announced its first PKR-denominated investment via an unfunded Partial Credit Guarantee of up to PKR...
SCB secures EMAAR Pakistan mandate Published 03 Dec, 2025 05:59am KARACHI: Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited has been awarded the working capital banking mandate by EMAAR...
10 ‘exceptional’ female-led startups to receive Rs1m from Standard Chartered Published 28 Aug, 2025 02:13pm Finalists include Atfaal, a children clothing brand, and FitHER, a women-first health and wellness ecosystem