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Share under NFC Award: Govt may explore option of sharing debt servicing, power circular debt with provinces

Government left with only 42.5 percent from divisible pool with interest payments and circular energy debt no longer sustainable

Updated 25 May, 2024 08:29pm

Business & Finance

Institutional, policy changes urged for economic uplift

ISLAMABAD: Former Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha has underscored the imperative for...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am

Markets

Envoys of China, UAE meet Dar as IMF programme remains stalled

Dar apprises Chinese envoy of the country's economic situation and the progress in the ongoing IMF programme

Published 01 Jun, 2023 06:50pm

Markets

Inter-bank market: rupee improves marginally, settles at 285.38 against USD

Currency appreciates 0.03% against US dollar

Updated 01 Jun, 2023 07:22pm

IMF bailout: govt still hopeful, optimistic

Minister of State for Finance Aisha Ghaus Pasha says the government is not thinking about anything without IMF programme

Updated 01 Jun, 2023 10:45am

Markets

IMF should not interfere in Pakistan’s political, domestic affairs: Aisha Ghaus Pasha

Minister of State for Finance says IMF's comment on Pakistan's domestic affairs is 'extraordinary', wants 'uncertainty' on bailout to end

Updated 31 May, 2023 05:22pm

Dar explains country’s debt burden

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was informed on Wednesday that total debt – both domestic and external debt – from...

Updated 25 May, 2023 02:33pm

Stalled bailout: Govt to stick it out despite IMF procrastination

Minister of State for Finance Aisha Ghaus Pasha says government has made considerable progress with respect to the IMF programme and does not want to detract

Updated 18 May, 2023 10:29am

Pakistan

Elections in Punjab, KP: NA body rejects bill about provision of funds to ECP

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance has unanimously rejected the bill moved to ...

Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am

$3bn loan at zero interest rate: NA panel asks SBP to submit list of 600 borrowers

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance, Thursday, directed the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)...

Updated 07 Apr, 2023 08:49am

KSA commits financial support to help secure IMF deal: govt

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance, Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha Thursday said Saudi Arabia has made the commitment to...

Updated 07 Apr, 2023 08:51am

Opinion

Deep reluctance now profoundly evident

The lenders, commercial banks or bilateral lenders, while processing the loan application assess the borrower’s...

Updated 01 Apr, 2023 07:03am

Markets

Rupee inches higher against US dollar, settles at 283.66

Currency appreciates 0.09% in interbank market

Updated 30 Mar, 2023 08:16pm

IMF’s ingenious approach the only hurdle to bailout

Minister of State for Finance Dr Aisha Ghaus-Pasha says the fund wants to independently verify commitments from friendly countries

Updated 30 Mar, 2023 09:27am

Why IMF lending still stalled?

Reticence amongst some of the friendly countries in disbursing already pledged support and roll overs major reasons for the stalled ninth review of IMF

Updated 27 Feb, 2023 10:37am

MoS Pasha optimistic about Ninth Review prospects

ISLAMABAD: There is no likelihood of any further delay in the staff-level agreement with the International Monetary...

Updated 21 Feb, 2023 12:39pm

Quick execution of Rs170bn tax initiative: IMF not only satisfied, but ‘surprised too’: MoS

IMF also engaged with Pakistan’s friendly countries with respect to the external financing needs of the country, says Aisha Ghaus Pasha, Minister of State for Finance and Revenue

Updated 17 Feb, 2023 10:15pm

IMF-govt talks give birth to ‘mini-budget’

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says government has agreed to impose Rs170 billion in additional taxes

Updated 11 Feb, 2023 05:15pm

IMF talks: ‘Some understanding’ reached: MoS Pasha

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha has stated that some understanding has been reached...

Updated 09 Feb, 2023 08:42am

Markets

Energy reforms critical for economy: MoS Aisha

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha said that reforms in the energy sector are critical ...

Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am

CPEC second phase instrumental in achieving SDGs: govt

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha has stated that the second phase of the China-Pakistan...

Updated 18 Jan, 2023 08:50am

Virtual govt-IMF sessions on ‘regular’ basis: Aisha

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance, Aisha Ghaus Pasha has said that the government is holding virtual...

Updated 30 Dec, 2022 11:23am

Business & Finance

Erstwhile tribal areas: Steel and ghee/cooking industries told to justify tax exemption demand

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Aisha Ghaus Pasha Thursday categorically conveyed to the steel and...

Updated 30 Dec, 2022 08:42am

Business & Finance

Dar sharpens focus on energy circular debt

Finance Minister considering plan to reduce the stock of circular debt in both power and gas sectors by dividends or issuance of term finance certificates

Updated 18 Dec, 2022 11:43am

‘All is not well’ on economic front: Aisha

Minister of State for Finance and Revenue acknowledges country is under stress, but will not default on the external obligation

Updated 17 Dec, 2022 08:52pm

Business & Finance

PM’s aide, FBR chief apprise minister of revenue collection strategy

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha, Wednesday, reviewed the performance of the tax...

Published 15 Dec, 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

Targeted assistance: IMF appears ready to take the long view

Talks on 9th review of International Monetary Fund Enhanced Fund Facility further delayed

Updated 18 Nov, 2022 09:54am

US govt-led ‘Investment Promotion Activity’ initiative launched: Step taken to boost trade, FDI flows

Project aims to reduce barriers to investment and trade by improving Pakistan’s investment promotion capabilities

Updated 17 Nov, 2022 10:39am

Opinion

IMF’s questionable approach to govts

Minister of State for Finance and Revenue, Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha, while addressing an event at the Lahore Chamber of...

Published 24 Sep, 2022 03:49am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 18	278.55
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 18	278.25
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 18	153.63
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 18	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 18	1.27
Euro to USD / Dec 18	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 17	6,050.61
Nasdaq / Dec 17	20,109.06
FTSE 100 / Dec 17	8,195.20
Dow Jones / Dec 17	43,449.90
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 17	20,246.37
France CAC40 / Dec 17	7,365.70
India Sensex / Dec 18	80,231.76
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 18	39,081.71

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 17	17,585
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 17	241,860
Petrol/Litre / Dec 18	252.10
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 18	70.43
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 18	2,644.54
Diesel/Litre / Dec 18	255.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
LSE Capital / Dec 18 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	6.70 ▲ 1.00 (17.54%)
S.G.Power / Dec 18 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	9.17 ▲ 1.00 (12.24%)
Faran Sugar (R) / Dec 18 Faran Sugar Mills Limited (R)(FRSMR)	9.43 ▲ 1.00 (11.86%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Dec 18 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	7.95 ▲ 0.84 (11.81%)
Aisha Steel Mill / Dec 18 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	11.06 ▲ 1.01 (10.05%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 18 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	11.50 ▲ 1.05 (10.05%)
Data Agro / Dec 18 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	139.24 ▲ 12.66 (10.00%)
Diamond Ind. / Dec 18 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	20.90 ▲ 1.90 (10.00%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Dec 18 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	26.74 ▲ 2.43 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
Blue-Ex Ltd / Dec 18 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	37.76 ▼ -4.20 (-10.01%)
National Bank / Dec 18 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	66.38 ▼ -7.38 (-10.01%)
Din Tex. / Dec 18 Din Textile Mills Limited(DINT)	45.90 ▼ -5.10 (-10.00%)
Dawood Lawrencepur / Dec 18 Dawood Lawrencepur Limited(DLL)	211.50 ▼ -23.50 (-10.00%)
Imperial Limited / Dec 18 Imperial Limited(IML)	20.16 ▼ -2.24 (-10.00%)
Macter Int. Ltd / Dec 18 Macter International Limited(MACTER)	331.40 ▼ -36.82 (-10.00%)
Mari Petroleum / Dec 18 Mari Petroleum Company Limited(MARI)	728.78 ▼ -80.98 (-10.00%)
Bilal Fibres / Dec 18 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	12.61 ▼ -1.40 (-9.99%)
Calcorp Ltd / Dec 18 Calcorp Limited(CASH)	26.22 ▼ -2.91 (-9.99%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	151,921,663 ▼ -0.13
Pak Elektron / Dec 18 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	107,502,606 ▲ 0.09
Cnergyico PK / Dec 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	58,285,174 ▼ -0.53
B.O.Punjab / Dec 18 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	57,202,972 ▼ -0.01
Pak Refinery / Dec 18 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	55,973,468 ▼ -0.70
Sui South Gas / Dec 18 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	42,923,281 ▲ 1.97
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Dec 18 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	36,897,118 ▲ 0.04
Hub Power Co. / Dec 18 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	33,289,968 ▼ -3.88
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	31,365,092 ▼ -0.21

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