Opinion Design flaws in IMF programme The International Monetary Fund (IMF) programmes are regarded as well designed by other multilaterals (with routine... Published 29 Jan, 2024 04:37am
Pakistan ‘High chances of a coalition government’, says brokerage house as Pakistan braces for elections Smooth transfer of power will help overcome concerns of international lenders, says Topline Securities Published 27 Jan, 2024 04:59pm
Pakistan PBF urges political parties to come up with ‘creative’ manifestos PESHAWAR: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has asked major political parties for presenting creative economy manifesto... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan IMF Executive Board completes 1st review under SBA: finance ministry Development allows for immediate disbursement of $700mn Published 11 Jan, 2024 10:11pm
Markets Pakistan dollar bonds jump ahead of key IMF meeting LONDON: Pakistan’s sovereign international dollar bonds rose on Thursday ahead of a meeting of the the International... Updated 11 Jan, 2024 09:57pm
Opinion Planning a non-austerity, pro-growth IMF programme In its April 2023 flagship World Economic Outlook (WEO) report, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) pointed out... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Editorials Trade deficit: welcome decline? EDITORIAL: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) released balance of trade figures for July-December 2023, which... Published 04 Jan, 2024 05:41am
Markets IMF updates schedule: Executive Board to discuss Pakistan on January 11 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) included Pakistan on its Executive Board agenda on January 11, 2024, according... Updated 01 Jan, 2024 07:53pm
Markets ‘Tale of two halves’, but a year to remember for Pakistan stocks An absolute return of nearly 55%, a USD-based return of 24%, and new peaks was the story at the PSX Performance made KSE-100 best performing market in second half of 2023 Published 01 Jan, 2024 11:40am
Markets Stocks end remarkable 2023 on a high: KSE-100 settles at 62,451 after 0.64% gain Benchmark index increases 399 points on Friday Updated 29 Dec, 2023 07:09pm
Editorials Macroeconomic indicators not satisfactory EDITORIAL: External borrowing failed to meet the budgeted target by 51 percent as per data released by the Pakistan... Published 21 Dec, 2023 03:54am
Pakistan ‘High external funding risks’: Fitch maintains Pakistan’s rating at CCC Notes there are risks pertaining to policy implementation as parties across the political spectrum have extensive record of failing to implement or reversing reforms agreed with the IMF Updated 13 Dec, 2023 05:56pm
Business & Finance SBP keeps key policy rate unchanged at 22% Majority analysts had expected central bank to hold key interest rate Updated 12 Dec, 2023 10:49pm
Pakistan SBP seen holding key policy rate as monetary policy committee meets Tuesday Pakistan's key rate was raised to an all-time high of 22% in June and has stayed unchanged for the last three rate meetings Updated 11 Dec, 2023 09:32pm
Markets Open market: rupee edges higher against US dollar The Pakistani rupee registered marginal gain against the US dollar in the open market on Friday, while the local... Updated 08 Dec, 2023 10:27pm
Markets Inter-bank: rupee sees 9th consecutive gain against US dollar Currency appreciates 0.09%, settles at 283.87 against greenback Updated 08 Dec, 2023 10:26pm
Pakistan IMF Executive Board to meet Jan 11 on Pakistan’s loan programme: report The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) executive board will meet on January 11 to consider the final approval to... Published 08 Dec, 2023 09:07am
Pakistan Pakistan’s future is ‘very bright’: IMF officials laud improvement in economic situation It's one of the most important countries in the region and in the world. Pakistanis deserve much more,' says Bahador Bijani, IMF Executive Director Updated 07 Dec, 2023 10:31pm
Business & Finance Sri Lanka expects second tranche of IMF programme on Dec. 12 Sri Lanka expects the second tranche of its IMF programme on Dec. 12, cabinet spokesperson and transport minister... Published 06 Dec, 2023 02:31pm
Markets Another day, another high: KSE-100 gains 1.5% to close near 64,000 Experts say ongoing momentum signifies boost in investor confidence Updated 06 Dec, 2023 10:46pm
Markets Open market: rupee’s strengthening round continues against US dollar The Pakistani rupee continued to register gains against the US dollar in the open market on Wednesday, while the... Updated 06 Dec, 2023 10:33pm
Markets Inter-bank: rupee records 6th successive gain against US dollar Currency appreciates 0.05%, settles at 284.38 against greenback Updated 05 Dec, 2023 08:19pm
Print Pakistan not on agenda of IMF Executive Board meeting ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has issued meetings scheduled till December 14, but... Updated 05 Dec, 2023 09:04am
Markets Successful IMF review, stable monetary policy driving PSX: Ministry of Finance The Ministry of Finance in its latest report has attributed the ongoing bullish wave at the Pakistan Stock Exchange... Updated 04 Dec, 2023 04:04pm
Pakistan IMF chief praises Pakistani authorities for maintaining economic stability IMF chief's comments come after meeting with caretaker PM on sidelines of COP28 Updated 02 Dec, 2023 11:05pm
Markets New high at PSX: KSE-100 crosses 58,000 level after 827-point gain Ongoing bullish trend comes amid country’s improved economic indicators Updated 22 Nov, 2023 10:16pm
Markets Open-market: rupee registers marginal gain against US dollar The Pakistani rupee kept its momentum against the US dollar in the open market on Tuesday, as the local currency... Updated 21 Nov, 2023 10:24pm
Markets Bullish momentum at bourse, KSE-100 gains 294 points Analysts attribute bullish trend to reports that a staff-level agreement with the IMF will be inked in coming weeks Updated 21 Nov, 2023 10:44pm
Editorials Not the same old policies, please EDITORIAL: How typical that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his senior aides told Lahore’s business... Published 19 Nov, 2023 03:14am
Editorials Staff-level agreement reached EDITORIAL: The staff-level agreement (SLA) on the first review of the nine-month 3 billion dollar International... Published 17 Nov, 2023 06:06am