Spring BoG meetings of World Bank, IMF: Finance minister to lead delegation ISLAMABAD: The Spring meetings 2024 of the Board of Governors of the World Bank Group and International Monetary... Updated 25 Mar, 2024 11:10am
Print Property market crisis: China needs to ‘reinvent itself’: IMF MD BEIJING: China needs to “reinvent itself” with economic policies to speed resolution of its property market crisis... Updated 25 Mar, 2024 08:56am
Opinion Aurangzeb has his work cut out for him In understanding the nation’s economy, there’s a clear distinction between an economist serving as the finance... Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am
Pakistan Self-reliance urged to end borrowing spree KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, Mian Zahid Hussain said that taking a new long-term loan from... Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am
Opinion It’s IMF way or the highway? Announcing the staff-level agreement on the successful completion of the 23rd short-term facility, the IMF... Published 23 Mar, 2024 05:41am
Print IMF, govt to hold talks on EFF next month: minister Finance minister says they have expressed strong interests in an Extended Fund Facility with the IMF, but the quantum is not clear yet,Aurangzeb Updated 23 Mar, 2024 09:20pm
Print SLA: IMF waiting for release of March data? ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) may be waiting for the release of March 2024 macroeconomic data... Updated 23 Mar, 2024 09:18pm
Pakistan To boost reserves, Pakistan to tap China for $300mn Panda Bonds: report In interview with Bloomberg, finance minister Aurangzeb says option should have been explored 'some time back' Updated 22 Mar, 2024 10:24pm
Print IMF agreement implementation: PD revises gas supply priorities Removes captive power plants from its list of prioritised sectors, revises tariff upwards from Rs 1100 to Rs 2750 per mmbtu Updated 22 Mar, 2024 04:05pm
Editorials The quest for another IMF programme EDITORIAL: First things first, prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has clearly stated that the country needs another... Published 22 Mar, 2024 04:57am
Business & Finance ‘Missing trader fraud arrangements’: IMF underscores need for amending STA ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended amendments to the Sales Tax Act, 1990 to check... Published 22 Mar, 2024 04:57am
Print SIFC apex body vows to take ‘tough’ decisions Underscores the need to continue a consensual approach under SIFC to navigate the myriad of challenges being faced by the country Updated 22 Mar, 2024 09:50am
Print Jul-Feb 2023-24: $6.678bn borrowed from multiple sources ISLAMABAD: The country borrowed $ 6.678 billion from multiple financing sources during the first eight months... Updated 22 Mar, 2024 08:33am
Business & Finance Uniform excise duty rates on cigarette makers: IMF’s recommendations welcomed ISLAMABAD: Capital Calling, an Islamabad-based think tank, Friday welcomed the recommendation of the International... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Print Country needs ‘another’ IMF programme: PM Says rising electricity and gas theft, low tax-to-GDP ratio and rapid increase in expenditure need to be dealt with seriously Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:54am
Print IMF says will disburse final SBA tranche ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan have reached a staff-level agreement on the second and... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 08:41am
Print Dealings with local consumers: IMF for GST registration of online digital platforms ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended sales tax registration of online digital platforms... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 08:44am
Print Discos’ petitions for 2024-25: IMF asks PD to continue tariff rebasing on time ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Power Division to continue tariff rebasing on time for... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:58am
Editorials An amendment in the works? EDITORIAL: The declared election outcome notwithstanding recounting of votes since, appears to be veering towards a... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Editorials ‘Decisive action’ EDITORIAL: The new government must have already found out that it has no time to settle in, especially when it comes... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Markets ‘Difficult, but necessary’: analysts weigh in on future with IMF Believe tougher measures are likely to follow as Pakistan moves to 'successor medium-term Fund-supported programme' Updated 20 Mar, 2024 10:17pm
Pakistan Pakistan, IMF reach staff-level agreement on final review of $3bn SBA Subject to IMF board approval, Pakistan will have access to around $1.1bn Updated 20 Mar, 2024 10:07pm
Editorials Monetary policy: staying the course EDITORIAL: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 22 percent – a rate... Published 20 Mar, 2024 03:00am
BR Research MPS: slow (and cautious) wins the race As expected, SBP has maintained the policy rate at 22 percent. However, the implied forward guidance (the language... Updated 19 Mar, 2024 09:43am
Opinion Beyond degrees: Shifting to a 4F mindset in policy and strategy The pedigree of one’s education in esteemed Western institutions or extensive experience in financial institutions... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Opinion Time to revisit the NFC Award Notwithstanding the recent IMF demand to amend the existing NFC award, there is a longstanding need to address the... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Print Talks with IMF extended to today ISLAMABAD: Talks between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistani authorities on the second review have... Updated 19 Mar, 2024 10:26am
Markets SBP keeps key policy rate unchanged at 22% This is the sixth successive decision to hold rates by Pakistan's central bank Updated 18 Mar, 2024 08:43pm
Perspectives Economic agenda: Pakistan will continue walking on a tightrope After months of political volatility in Pakistan, the dust finally settled over the formation of a new government. A... Published 18 Mar, 2024 10:18am
Opinion Re-aligning NFC: coalition govt faces a challenge from within Reportedly, the IMF (International Monetary Fund) has requested resumption of dialogue on the National Finance... Published 18 Mar, 2024 04:56am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees