‘Worst economic crisis’ EDITORIAL: Human Rights Watch’s (HRW’s) World Report 2024 only confirms what most Pakistanis have been... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance Chitral Economic Zone inaugurated PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has achieved a milestone in the journey towards industrial development ... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance PAJCCI for issuance of special passes to truckers PESHAWAR: Coordinator Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI), Ziaul Haq Sarhadi has suggested... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Markets Cotton arrival inches up 1.1% in last two weeks of Jan: PCGA Cotton arrival in Pakistan remained largely unchanged, witnessing a marginal increase of 1.1% as of January 31... Updated 03 Feb, 2024 08:51pm
Pakistan Incoming govt to 'endorse' caretaker’s economic initiatives: Solangi Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi on Saturday said that the incoming government, which will come into... Updated 04 Feb, 2024 03:02am
Print SIFC gives go-ahead to FBR reforms Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar chairs 9th Apex Committee of the SIFC Updated 03 Feb, 2024 06:46pm
Business & Finance IMF says central banks should not rush into rate cuts WASHINGTON: The IMF sees a greater risk to the global economy if central banks start cutting interest rates too soon... Published 03 Feb, 2024 05:46am
Pakistan Eggplants, bottles, beds: Pakistan politicians reclaim election symbols ISLAMABAD: Aamir Mughal brandishes an eggplant before a gaggle of voters, rallying support behind the Pakistani... Updated 02 Feb, 2024 09:05pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s trade deficit contracts 33% to $13.2bn in 7MFY24 Pakistan’s trade deficit shrank 33% to $13.167 billion during July-January (7MFY24) on account of a considerable... Updated 02 Feb, 2024 09:16pm
Markets Pakistan’s headline inflation reading clocks in at 28.3% in January Figure in line with official estimates that put CPI reading in range of 27.5-28.5% Updated 01 Feb, 2024 05:42pm
Markets Tight Gas Policy 2024 eyes increased investment in Pakistan’s energy sector The federal government, in its bid to facilitate investment by the oil and gas industry in unconventional... Updated 01 Feb, 2024 05:51pm
Print FBR revamp plan approved by caretakers Federal Tax Policy Board will be formed in the Revenue Division which will be responsible for the formulation of tax policy Updated 31 Jan, 2024 09:57am
Business & Finance Pakistan inching towards economic stability: HCCI president HYDERABAD: President Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) Adeel Siddiqui has said that Pakistan is... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Markets KSE-100 sees another fall, plummets 1.5% amid political volatility Volatility on political front, status quo in monetary policy keep investors on the backfoot Updated 30 Jan, 2024 09:24pm
Business & Finance Nawaz vows economic stability if voted to power LAHORE: Expressing concern over soaring inflation and unemployment, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo... Published 30 Jan, 2024 04:52am
Markets SBP keeps key policy rate unchanged at 22% Central bank governor conveys MPC has revised projected inflation figure for FY24 from 20-22% to 23-25% Updated 29 Jan, 2024 09:48pm
Opinion Design flaws in IMF programme The International Monetary Fund (IMF) programmes are regarded as well designed by other multilaterals (with routine... Published 29 Jan, 2024 04:37am
Opinion Next govt faces an economic tightrope As the general elections are just around the corner, the economic battleground takes center stage with the... Published 29 Jan, 2024 04:37am
Business & Finance ‘Taxpayers’ rights to be protected always’ PESHAWAR: Advisor Federal Tax Ombudsman Peshawar Sardar Ali Khawaja said that taxpayers are the backbone of the... Published 29 Jan, 2024 04:37am
Print Nawaz says will overcome economic challenges SIALKOT: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday promised to... Updated 29 Jan, 2024 09:48am
Editorials Reiteration of economic challenges EDITORIAL: The caretaker finance minister while addressing the NUST Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS) correctly... Published 29 Jan, 2024 04:37am
Pakistan ‘High chances of a coalition government’, says brokerage house as Pakistan braces for elections Smooth transfer of power will help overcome concerns of international lenders, says Topline Securities Published 27 Jan, 2024 04:59pm
Print Rs272bn TSGs approved despite IMF agreement As pledged under the ongoing International Monetary Fund programme there have been no disbursements under supplementary grants Updated 27 Jan, 2024 10:37pm
Print H1FY24: Profit repatriation up record 161pc to $567.7m YoY KARACHI: Repatriation of profit and dividends by foreign investors posted a record growth of 161 percent during the... Updated 27 Jan, 2024 10:37pm
Markets National Saving Schemes: CDNS reduces rates of return on some products The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has revised the rates of return on some of its National Savings... Updated 26 Jan, 2024 08:34pm
Markets KSE-100 down 0.81% as profit-taking, rumours dominate session Benchmark index settles with a loss of over 500 points Updated 25 Jan, 2024 10:27pm
Print Energy sector: Major step taken towards reducing circular debt Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar directs Ministry of Energy to prepare and submit a comprehensive and sustainable plan after consultation with Finance Ministry Updated 25 Jan, 2024 09:47am
Opinion Not investing in future! The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) board has disbursed around $700 million as second tranche under a $3... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Business & Finance Corporate sector: ‘IPOs streamline process to increase capital’ KARACHI: The IPO Summit 2024 was held in order to outline the steps that could help stabilize the country’s economy.... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Markets SGF to conduct Rs1.5bn equity investment in Service Long March Tyres The shareholders of Service GlobalFootwear Limited (SGF) have given their approval to the company to make further... Published 22 Jan, 2024 02:34pm
Pakistan’s pharma sector can increase exports to $3bn in five years, but it ‘needs policy, govt support’