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Stay the course on reforms, IMF urges Pakistan

Remarks come as Pakistan delegation meets Middle East and Central Asia Department (MCD) Director Jihad Azour on sidelines of IMF, World Bank annual meetings in Washington

Updated 22 Oct, 2024 10:53pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s accelerated access to capital markets: Alvarez & Marsal team outlines steps

Alvarez & Marsal team has outlined steps for Pakistan to chart an accelerated path to international capital...

Updated 22 Oct, 2024 11:29pm

Markets

IMF flags risks to Pakistan’s repayment capacity

In staff report, lender says risks, notably from high public debt and gross financing needs, low gross reserves and sociopolitical factors, could jeopardise policy implementation and erode repayment capacity and debt sustainability

Updated 11 Oct, 2024 10:31pm

Opinion

Qarz Mubarak!

There is jubilation all around in government circles, The IMF has agreed on a $ 7 billion loan package at 5% per...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:14am

Pakistan

Pakistan, IMF mission begin discussions on further engagement

In a key development, Pakistan government and the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission began on Monday...

Published 13 May, 2024 09:55pm

Markets

‘Cost-side reforms’: IMF says Pakistan needs to revisit terms of power purchase agreements

Remarks come in staff report for the second and final review under $3-billion Stand-By Arrangement

Updated 11 May, 2024 08:08pm

Markets

Pakistan plans to issue green Sukuk bonds by December: Aurangzeb

Bonds will be utilised to finance sustainable development projects, finance minister says

Updated 10 May, 2024 10:56pm

Markets

Aurangzeb hopes PIA privatisation is finalised by July

Finance minister says IMF mission expected to arrive in Pakistan in the next seven to ten days

Updated 06 May, 2024 09:49pm

Business & Finance

IMF Executive Board approves final review of SBA, allows disbursement of $1.1bn for Pakistan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday completed its final review of Pakistan’s economic reform programme...

Updated 30 Apr, 2024 09:11am

Markets

7th straight status quo: SBP holds key interest rate at 22%

Upcoming budgetary measures may have implications for the near-term inflation outlook, Monetary Policy Committee says in press release

Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:53pm

Business & Finance

SBP expected to hold rates on Monday ahead of IMF deal, Reuters poll finds

KARACHI: A Reuters poll found that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to hold its key interest rate at a...

Updated 26 Apr, 2024 09:49pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s economic condition shows improvement, but ‘needs surgery’: PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economic indicators are showing positive signs, with an agenda of painful reforms and...

Updated 26 Apr, 2024 06:14pm

Pakistan

IMF Executive Board to meet April 29 on Pakistan’s SBA

Approval will pave way for inflow of nearly $1.1bn

Updated 24 Apr, 2024 10:30pm

Pakistan

Aurangzeb expects central bank reserves to be $9-10bn by FY24-end

Finance minister sees FY24 economic growth at 2.6%, higher than expectations of IMF and World Bank

Updated 23 Apr, 2024 06:46pm

Pakistan

Aurangzeb says IMF ‘very receptive’ in agreeing to ‘larger, longer programme’: report

Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan is on track to secure a new deal with the...

Published 22 Apr, 2024 03:39pm

Markets

‘Reform’ package more important than size of next programme, says IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) urged Pakistani authorities to accelerate the pace of reforms, as the country...

Updated 19 Apr, 2024 10:13pm

Markets

Aurangzeb expects to avoid wild rupee devaluation as govt engages IMF: report

Finance minister categorically says he doesn't see need for 'step change' as Pakistan looks for another bailout from IMF

Updated 18 Apr, 2024 10:42pm

‘Kindly refrain from emailing Mr. Porter and Ms. Kozack...,’ IMF tells BR

ISLAMABAD: What is the maximum possible International Monetary Fund (IMF) fresh programme loan that can be extended...

Updated 18 Apr, 2024 09:59am

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

Markets

Positive trend continues at PSX as Pakistan, IMF reach staff-level agreement

Stocks at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained their bullish trend on Wednesday after the Pakistani...

Updated 20 Mar, 2024 10:20pm

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

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

Pakistan

2nd review under IMF’s Stand-By Arrangement: discussions on structural reforms, energy sector held

Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb discussed structural reforms and energy sector viability in a meeting...

Updated 14 Mar, 2024 10:25pm

Pakistan

Second review of SBA with IMF to begin from March 14: Ministry of Finance

Pakistan has met all Structural Benchmarks, Qualitative Performance Criteria and Indicative Targets for successful completion of the IMF review, says ministry

Updated 13 Mar, 2024 10:40pm

BR Research

Loan defaults looming?

Finally, small, and mid-size firms in Pakistan are feeling the heat of high interest rates and slowing down economy,...

Updated 12 Mar, 2024 12:28pm

Pakistan

Muhammad Aurangzeb takes over as finance minister as speculation ends

On his arrival at ministry, former HBL CEO was welcomed by Secretary Finance and senior officials

Updated 11 Mar, 2024 10:29pm

Pakistan

IMF ready for formulation of 'new medium-term programme', responds to PTI's letter

Says it encourages fair and peaceful resolution of all electoral disputes

Updated 08 Mar, 2024 11:27pm

Markets

SBA: IMF awaits formation of PM Shehbaz's cabinet ahead of sending mission for 2nd review

In press briefing, Julie Kozak, Director of Communications, says focus is on completion of current Stand-By Arrangement, IMF 'stands ready' to send mission

Updated 08 Mar, 2024 11:30pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz asks authorities to 'immediately engage' IMF regarding Extended Fund Facility

Premier directs authorities concerned to prepare an action plan on an emergency basis to revive the national economy

Published 04 Mar, 2024 11:46pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 20	278.48
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 20	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 20	156.31
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 20	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 20	1.26
Euro to USD / Dec 20	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 20	5,930.85
India Sensex / Dec 20	78,041.59
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 20	38,701.90
Nasdaq / Dec 20	19,572.60
Hang Seng / Dec 20	19,720.70
FTSE 100 / Dec 20	8,084.36
Dow Jones / Dec 20	42,840.26
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 20	19,884.75

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 20	69.46
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 20	234,311
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 20	2,622.91
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 20	68.06
Petrol/Litre / Dec 21	252.10
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 21	17,585

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Media Times Ltd / Dec 20 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	2.37 ▲ 0.37 (18.50%)
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	7.23 ▲ 1.00 (16.05%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Dec 20 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	2.12 ▲ 0.26 (13.98%)
Khalid Siraj / Dec 20 Khalid Siraj Textile Mills Limited(KSTM)	9.60 ▲ 0.97 (11.24%)
Aruj Industries / Dec 20 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	9.90 ▲ 0.98 (10.99%)
Escorts Bank / Dec 20 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	4.79 ▲ 0.47 (10.88%)
Cresent Jute / Dec 20 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	4.20 ▲ 0.40 (10.53%)
S.G.Power / Dec 20 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	11.19 ▲ 1.02 (10.03%)
P.T.C.L. / Dec 20 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	25.80 ▲ 2.35 (10.02%)

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv. / Dec 20 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	16.25 ▼ -1.81 (-10.02%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Dec 20 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	41.93 ▼ -4.66 (-10.00%)
Maqbool Tex. / Dec 20 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	31.05 ▼ -3.45 (-10.00%)
Reliance Cotton / Dec 20 Reliance Cotton Spinning Mills Limited(RCML)	621 ▼ -69.00 (-10.00%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 20 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	27.72 ▼ -3.08 (-10.00%)
Olympia Mills / Dec 20 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	34.58 ▼ -3.84 (-9.99%)
Nagina Cot. / Dec 20 Nagina Cotton Mills Limited(NAGC)	48.92 ▼ -5.41 (-9.96%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 20 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	11.39 ▼ -1.26 (-9.96%)
Arpak Int. / Dec 20 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	65.22 ▼ -7.19 (-9.93%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,645,248 ▲ 0.10
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 20 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	81,901,542 ▲ 0.16
Cnergyico PK / Dec 20 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	68,345,098 ▲ 0.12
Pak Elektron / Dec 20 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	57,974,101 ▲ 1.47
Pak Refinery / Dec 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	45,251,944 ▲ 0.40
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	43,240,462 ▲ 1.00
Sui South Gas / Dec 20 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	40,539,001 ▼ -0.74
B.O.Punjab / Dec 20 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	35,598,669 ▲ 0.24
Symmetry Group / Dec 20 Symmetry Group Limited(SYM)	34,869,613 ▼ -0.72

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