Trade woes, remittance flows: 1HFY25 in focus The first half of the fiscal year presented a favorable macroeconomic picture, primarily due to falling inflation... Published 20 Jan, 2025 09:20am
Business & Finance Rise in exports, remittances in H1 causes C/A surplus KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account posted a surplus of over $1 billion in the first half (July-December) of the... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Markets Pakistan registers massive $582mn current account surplus in December 2024 This is fifth consecutive month of current account surplus Updated 17 Jan, 2025 09:04pm
BR Research Pakistan’s remittance surge In December 2024, remittances to Pakistan reached $3.08 billion, reflecting an impressive 29.3 percent year-on-year... Published 14 Jan, 2025 08:36am
Editorials Rise in home remittances EDITORIAL: Remittances have soared by 33 percent to 17.845 billion dollars within the first half of the current... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Print H1 remittances surpass export earnings Remittances for the first half of the current fiscal year amount to $17.645 billion, whereas exports amount to $16.561 billion Updated 14 Jan, 2025 02:52pm
Pakistan PM appreciates growth in workers’ remittances ISLAMABAD: As opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) movement to halt foreign remittances looms large, Prime... Published 11 Jan, 2025 02:48am
Print H1 remittances soar 33pc to $17.845bn YoY Overseas Pakistanis sent a record $17.845 billion from July to December FY25 Updated 11 Jan, 2025 02:40pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s remittance inflow at $3.1bn in December 2024, up 6% month-on-month Amount 29.3% higher when compared with $2.38 billion in December 2023 Updated 10 Jan, 2025 10:06pm
Pakistan Inflation to lower pace further in January, says SBP governor However, some volatility may be seen following next month: Jameel Ahmad Updated 09 Jan, 2025 10:53pm
Pakistan PBC urges govt to avoid past mistakes, identifies five risks to Pakistan’s economy The Pakistan Business Council (PBC), the country’s leading corporate advocacy platform, highlighted five major... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 06:11pm
Editorials State of the economy EDITORIAL: The December 2024 Economic Update and Outlook, a monthly publication uploaded on the Finance Division... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:22am
Pakistan PM urges authorities to address revenue shortfall, meet IMF targets Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday stressed the tax collection authorities to meet the revenue targets... Updated 01 Jan, 2025 09:51pm
Business & Finance Dec inflation expected to hold in 4-5pc range: FD ISLAMABAD: Finance Division while anticipating optimistic outlook for the ongoing fiscal year with inflation to... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Markets Pakistan’s inflation projected at 4-5% in December, says Ministry of Finance Pakistan’s headline inflation is expected to stay within the 4-5% range in December, the Finance Division projected... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 10:07pm
Opinion Pakistan must prepare to let go off the crutches of remittances A key ingredient in attaining external account stability is inward remittances, often hailed as the star performer.... Updated 23 Dec, 2024 08:26am
Business & Finance Key economic indicators: Aurangzeb explains improvement ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday said the foundation for... Published 19 Dec, 2024 05:57am
Business & Finance Nov CA surplus hits 10-year peak KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account recorded a 10-year high monthly surplus of $729 million in November 2024,... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Print Aleema says IK may ask expats to halt remittances ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan has said he would call overseas Pakistanis to... Updated 18 Dec, 2024 02:43pm
Pakistan Pakistan records massive $729mn current account surplus in November 2024 This is fourth consecutive month in which Pakistan's current account has posted surplus Updated 17 Dec, 2024 10:49pm
Technology Out of 2.32mn freelancers, only 38,000 hold bank accounts in Pakistan, PM Committee told In a startling development, it was disclosed during a high-level meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee on IT... Updated 13 Dec, 2024 09:57pm
Business & Finance FBL recognised as fastest growing bank in Pakistan’s remittance sector KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banks, has been honoured by the State Bank ... Published 13 Dec, 2024 06:29am
Editorials Rising remittance flows EDITORIAL: Remittances surged by 34 percent year-on-year to 14.76 billion dollars July-November 2024 against 11... Updated 12 Dec, 2024 08:03am
Print CAD declined 79pc in 2MFY25, NA told ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb said the Current Account Deficit (CAD) has declined... Updated 12 Dec, 2024 09:07am
BR Research Time to channelise remittances Remittances have been on an uphill journey in the ongoing fiscal year. These inflows increased significantly by 34... Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:55am
Business & Finance Jul-Nov FY25: Remittances surge 34pc to $14.76bn YoY KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: Inflows of home remittances witnessed a significant 34 percent increase during the first five... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Markets Pakistan’s remittance inflow at $2.92bn in November 2024, down 4.5% month-on-month Amount 29.1% higher when compared with $2.26 billion in November 2023 Updated 09 Dec, 2024 09:27pm
Markets Remittances to hit $35bn in FY25: Finance Minister Aurangzeb says market forces are determining exchange rate Updated 07 Dec, 2024 06:02pm
Business & Finance Sustained recovery expected: FD foresees Nov inflation to range between 5.8pc and 6.8pc ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division is anticipating sustained economic recovery in the ongoing fiscal year, inflation to... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 09:28am
Opinion Level of external inflows The level of external inflows into Pakistan is of vital importance in ensuring a ‘safe’ level of foreign ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am