Less than modest increase KARACHI: Rupee appreciated marginally against the US dollar during the previous week as it gained Re0.10 or 0.03% in... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Print PMO takes big step towards fueling economy Directs ministries to take necessary actions on business community proposals Updated 01 Apr, 2025 04:34pm
Opinion Choking growth Pakistan has reached a staff-level agreement with the IMF, meaning the economy gets to stay afloat for another six... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Markets Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 29 Mar, 2025 02:58am
Print Duty-free import of ‘Land Cruiser’ vehicles by FC KP: MoI may scrap proposal after IMF curbs ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) is likely to abandon a proposal for the duty-free import of Toyota Land... Updated 29 Mar, 2025 09:40am
Print IMF’s RSF: Pakistan to get $1.3bn in tranches Country to have access of about $1 billion once approved by the fund Updated 29 Mar, 2025 02:23pm
Markets Pakistan set to unlock $2.3bn under EFF & RSF, says IMF spokesperson Pakistan will gain access to a total of $2.3 billion under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and... Updated 28 Mar, 2025 10:54pm
Markets Govt requests Nepra to reduce power tariffs by Rs1.71/unit Regulator to hold hearing on matter on April 4, 2025 Updated 28 Mar, 2025 10:51pm
Business & Finance IMF says no talks on new Senegal programme until misreporting addressed DAKAR: The International Monetary Fund said on Monday that talks on a new programme for Senegal could not go ahead... Published 28 Mar, 2025 08:09am
Print IMF allows govt to cut power tariff Relief to be financed through revenue collected from levy imposed on captive power plants Updated 28 Mar, 2025 01:53pm
Print SLA welcomed: PM hopes there will be no more loans ISLAMABAD: Following the recent staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Prime Minister... Updated 28 Mar, 2025 02:31pm
Markets Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 28 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Markets Aurangzeb says govt plans power rate cut to boost exports: report Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the government plans to lower electricity costs as part of a... Updated 27 Mar, 2025 11:27pm
Markets PM urges end to Pakistan’s reliance on IMF loans Prime minister says country has achieved economic stability Updated 27 Mar, 2025 10:13pm
Editorials IMF-Pakistan SLA EDITORIAL: Exactly ten days after the end of a two-week mission on the first review of the 7 billion dollar... Published 27 Mar, 2025 05:23am
Markets Stocks surge on SLA KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday performed well, strongly fueled by investor optimism... Published 27 Mar, 2025 05:23am
Print First review of $7bn EFF, and new $1.3bn RSF arrangement: SLA reached; IMF praises performance Government can unlock the $1.3billion under a new climate resilience loan programme spanning 28 months Updated 27 Mar, 2025 03:13pm
Markets Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 27 Mar, 2025 05:23am
Markets IMF agreement brings relief, but economic challenges persist, say experts Analysts believe Pakistan must remain committed to IMF programme to ensure sustainable economic growth Updated 26 Mar, 2025 07:58pm
Markets PSX soars, KSE-100 surges over 1,100 points on IMF staff-level deal Bullish momentum dominated the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as investors rejoiced over Pakistan’s successful... Updated 26 Mar, 2025 08:03pm
Business & Finance IMF warns Sri Lanka trade unions against strike over pay demand COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s fragile economic recovery could be hampered by threatened trade union strikes over reduced... Published 26 Mar, 2025 07:14am
Print CCoP clears PIACL divestment with management stake ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) headed by Ishaq Dar, DPM/FM has approved divestment of 51%... Updated 26 Mar, 2025 09:37am
Markets Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 26 Mar, 2025 05:25am
Markets IMF reaches staff-level deal with Pakistan to unlock $1.3 billion of new cash Lender also agrees on first review of ongoing 37-month bailout programme Updated 26 Mar, 2025 10:35pm
Business & Finance KATI president recommends reforms to expand tax net KARACHI: Junaid Naqi, President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), has recommended that tax... Published 25 Mar, 2025 06:51am
Opinion Vulnerable balance of payments The figures of the external balance of payments of Pakistan have been released recently by the SBP for February 2025... Published 25 Mar, 2025 06:33am
Print FY26 Budget proposals: Businesses urge govt to gradually reduce GST rate Pakistan Business Council recommends reduction in withholding taxes for exporters to minimise impact on cash flow of their business Updated 25 Mar, 2025 09:30am
Opinion Poverty may trump low inflation Inflation has come down dramatically – from 28.3 percent in January 2024 to 1.5 percent in February 2025. The... Published 24 Mar, 2025 06:16am
Business & Finance Withdrawal of concessions to local industry: BMP voices its concern at IMF-govt agreement LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has expressed... Published 24 Mar, 2025 05:33am
Markets Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 22 Mar, 2025 02:47am
