Moody’s points out weak debt affordability ISLAMABAD: The government spends more than half of its revenue on interest payments, indicating very weak debt... Published 15 Jun, 2024 06:57am
Pakistan Rs9.775trn to be spent on debt servicing ISLAMABAD: The country will spend around Rs 9.775 trillion on debt servicing including interest payments and... Published 13 Jun, 2024 03:32am
Print IMF programme, investment & debt issues: US dispatching team to evaluate situation Delegation expected to hold meetings aimed at gathering inside and official information to evaluate Islamabad’s financial and economic position Updated 09 Jun, 2024 01:26pm
Print Jul-Apr govt debt stock up 8.6pc to Rs66.08trn YoY KARACHI: The central government’s total domestic and external debt stock rose by 8.6 percent during the first 10... Updated 08 Jun, 2024 09:23am
Editorials Phenomenal rise in domestic borrowing EDITORIAL: The government borrowed up to 77 percent domestically to finance its fiscal deficit in the first six... Updated 28 May, 2024 05:52am
Business & Finance Abu Dhabi returns to debt markets with $5bn bond sale ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday launched $5 billion in three-part bonds as it... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance Property developer China Vanke plans to cut debt HONG KONG: China Vanke said on Friday it aimed to boost its cashflow by slashing debt and lifting income from... Published 30 Mar, 2024 06:34am
Business & Finance UK’s biggest water supplier plunges into deeper financial crisis LONDON: Debt-plagued Thames Water has failed to raise a major cash injection from shareholders, it revealed ... Published 30 Mar, 2024 05:29am
Business & Finance Zambia’s debt-rework battle scars mar its Common Framework success LONDON: Zambia’s deal with bondholders this week suggests it will finally emerge from more than three years in... Published 30 Mar, 2024 04:58am
Business & Finance Global debt hits new record high at $313trn: IIF LONDON: Global debt levels hit a new record high of $313 trillion in 2023, with developing economies scaling a fresh... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
World Sri Lanka eyes $5bn in foreign funds after debt restructure: minister COLOMBO: Sri Lanka expects to attract about $5 billion in foreign funds in the next two years once it is able to... Published 06 Feb, 2024 05:00am
Business & Finance Debt sustainability: Elevated gross financing needs constitute high risk: IMF ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that elevated gross financing needs continue to pose high... Published 21 Jan, 2024 03:10am
Business & Finance DFI fails to avail deduction of income as bad debt LAHORE: A Development Financial Institution (DFI) had failed to avail deduction of income as bad debt for not ... Published 29 Dec, 2023 02:58am
World Global debt edges to fresh record, populism could push it higher: IIF LONDON: Global debt edged up to a record $307.4 trillion in the third quarter, and the debt-to-output ratio in... Published 17 Nov, 2023 06:06am
Business & Finance German court blows 60-bn-euro hole in budget with debt ruling FRANKFURT: Germany’s top court wiped 60 billion euros from a climate fund Wednesday as it decided the government... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Opinion Gas sector reform: beyond pricing Finally, pricing reform in the gas sector is in sight. The summary has been moved, and prices are likely to increase... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Business & Finance ‘Country must learn to survive without loans’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, and... Published 14 Oct, 2023 05:32am
Business & Finance Soft landing possible, but fiscal, debt risks abound: IMF chief NEW YORK: Stronger demand for services and progress on lowering inflation have increased the chances that the global... Updated 06 Oct, 2023 09:03am
Pakistan Loan borrowers: Properties should be sold to repay IMF debt: JI chief QUETTA: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan (JIP) Ameer Sirajul Haq demanded the government that the properties and assets of... Published 25 Sep, 2023 06:34am
Editorials Durable solution EDITORIAL: Yet another Pakistani prime minister hit the nail on the head – caretaker PM Kakar this time – as he... Published 24 Sep, 2023 03:21am
Editorials Household debt cycle EDITORIAL: One of the enduring lessons of economic downturns is that they run households, especially middle- and... Published 23 Sep, 2023 05:58am
Business & Finance Debt piling up: Borrowing reliance surging to finance twin deficits: World Bank ISLAMABAD: The World Bank on Friday said Pakistan’s economic model is unsuitable because the country’s borrowing... Published 23 Sep, 2023 05:58am
Print Debt challenges facing 59 countries: PM urges world to find durable solution Proper implementation of the development agenda is only possible with global and regional cooperation, he says Updated 21 Sep, 2023 08:46am
Business & Finance HSBC expands venture debt offering to early-stage startups in US NEW YORK: HSBC said on Thursday it has expanded venture debt offering to early-stage startups through its US... Published 28 Aug, 2023 06:27am
Opinion Rethinking natural gas allocation and pricing: Challenges and path to sustainable solutions The allocation and pricing of natural gas have been contentious issues in Pakistan, with the government historically... Updated 24 Aug, 2023 06:53am
Editorials The bane of debt bondage EDITORIAL: As bonded labour, a modern form of slavery, remains widespread in this country, the National Commission... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Business & Finance Forex reserves plunge $531m on debt servicing KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves fell sharply by $ 531 million during last week due ... Published 28 Jul, 2023 03:02am
Business & Finance Fintech lenders tighten lending standards, bolstering debt financing WASHINGTON: US financial technology companies are tightening their lending standards, a move that has bolstered ... Published 24 Jul, 2023 06:11am
Business & Finance India bond yields flat in early hours; state debt auction eyed MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were little changed in the early session on Tuesday ahead of a state debt... Published 05 Jul, 2023 06:00am
Business & Finance SBP chief says Pakistan not considering bilateral debt restructuring KARACHI: Central bank governor said the country is not considering a bilateral debt restructuring, sources that... Published 13 Jun, 2023 06:00am
Honoraria for NA, Senate staff but no change in tax rates for salaried group as Aurangzeb wraps up budget discussion
Honoraria for NA, Senate staff but no change in tax rates for salaried group as Aurangzeb wraps up budget discussion