The slowdown in real economy Over the past month, it seems that the feel-good factor has returned. The stock market is in a bullish run and the... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 12:16pm
BR Research Forward export hangover The currency is under pressure again. There is dip-by-dip depreciation every day. It has depreciated by 2.9 percent... Published 07 Nov, 2023 08:37am
Opinion Crisis is the moment for home-grown solutions Containment of fiscal deficit should be and is the first priority. In this respect extensive data released on Q1... Updated 06 Nov, 2023 06:11am
Business & Finance Policy rate kept unchanged on inflation, C/A KARACHI: While maintaining the policy rate at 22 percent, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of... Published 31 Oct, 2023 05:26am
BR Research Demand destruction at play The current account almost stood in balance (deficit of $8 mn) in September due to lower import payment bill. The... Published 24 Oct, 2023 08:17am
Opinion Value of PKR There have been unusual developments in the value of the rupee (PKR) during the last seven weeks. From a trend in ... Updated 24 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Markets Inflation expected to come down to 26% in October: brokerage house Amid drop in food prices, JS Global says CPI reading to go lower Published 23 Oct, 2023 11:37am
Markets Bulls rule at PSX as KSE-100 crosses 51,000 level Bulls continued to rule at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as the benchmark KSE-100 Index crossed the 51,000 level... Updated 23 Oct, 2023 09:29pm
Print Sept CA deficit shrinks to stand at $8m KARACHI: The country’s current account deficit declined to $8.0 million in September 2023 as compared to the current... Updated 20 Oct, 2023 09:03am
Print Economic model ‘flops’: Poverty hits 39.4pc mark, say World Bank officials ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s current economic development model is no longer reducing poverty and provides few benefits to... Updated 23 Sep, 2023 05:38pm
Business & Finance Debt piling up: Borrowing reliance surging to finance twin deficits: World Bank ISLAMABAD: The World Bank on Friday said Pakistan’s economic model is unsuitable because the country’s borrowing... Published 23 Sep, 2023 05:58am
Editorials Financial account versus current account EDITORIAL: The expectation during negotiations between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the government of... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
BR Research Current account roundup: Aug 2023 The current account is coming back to manageable levels in August – departure from a sudden spike in the last month.... Published 18 Sep, 2023 08:58am
Print Financial account not positive enough to cancel out rise in CAD: economist ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s financial account has not been positive enough to cancel out the increase in current account... Updated 18 Sep, 2023 09:24am
Business & Finance Jul-Aug CAD declines 54pc to $935m YoY KARACHI: The country’s current account deficit sharply declined by 54 percent during the first two months of this... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Markets SBP keeps key policy rate unchanged at 22% Contrary to market expectations, Monetary Policy Committee maintains status quo Stresses on maintaining prudent fiscal stance to keep aggregate demand in check Updated 14 Sep, 2023 09:00pm
Print Artificial appreciation of PKR to encourage imports: Pasha ISLAMABAD: “The crackdown on illegal exchange dealers and envisaged investment inflows from friendly countries has... Updated 13 Sep, 2023 10:58am
Business & Finance Another brokerage house expects 200bps hike in key policy rate Topline Securities also sees PKR/USD in inter-bank market to be in range of Rs320-340 by June 2024 Published 08 Sep, 2023 05:37pm
Print Rising debt servicing emerges as hindrance: Projection of cut in C/A deficit subject to certain risks ISLAMABAD: The government projection of a reduction in the current account deficit to US$ 3.7 billion is subject to... Updated 01 Sep, 2023 09:11am
Opinion BoP projections: risk and uncertainty The year, 2022-23, closed with a truly remarkable reduction in the size of the current account deficit by 84% to ... Updated 29 Aug, 2023 06:44am
Opinion Need for greater discretionary economic policy The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has pushed for pro-cyclical, austerity-based policies in its Stand-By... Updated 25 Aug, 2023 07:08am
Business & Finance ‘High prices of fuel are hitting exports badly’ KARACHI Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum and All... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Markets KSE-100 sees bloodbath, down 771 points on lack of positive triggers Analysts say political uncertainty alongside significant current account deficit in July dent investor confidence Updated 21 Aug, 2023 09:45pm
BR Research CAD roundup: scary start to FY24 The current account is back in the red with relaxation on imports, a condition of the SBA with IMF. The deficit... Updated 21 Aug, 2023 08:56pm
Opinion New tenants in ‘Block Q’ neighbourhood The macro numbers are not showing a good picture. Inflation is creeping up again. The current account posted a... Updated 21 Aug, 2023 07:53am
Business & Finance July C/A deficit stands at $809m KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account deficit stood at $809 million in July 2023 as compared to a deficit of $1.261... Updated 19 Aug, 2023 10:01am
Pakistan SBP keeps key policy rate unchanged at 22% Governor Jameel Ahmad announces Monetary Policy Committee's decision in press conference Updated 31 Jul, 2023 06:43pm
Opinion Managing the BoP The balance of payments (BoP) figures for the full-year, 2022-23, have just been released by the SBP. They reflect... Updated 25 Jul, 2023 06:52am
BR Research Current account roundup FY23 The current account posted a surplus ($334 million for June 23) for the fourth consecutive month – the 2HFY23... Published 19 Jul, 2023 08:12am
Business & Finance Our prudent management resulted in CA surplus: Dar ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has stated that last fiscal year -2022-23 has been closed with a current... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
