March economic outlook EDITORIAL: In the most damning indictment of the caretaker government’s performance on the economic front, the Gross... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
Business & Finance IMF official says Egypt’s next review at end-June 2024 CAIRO: The next review of Egypt’s IMF loan programme should be completed by the end of June, when authorities will... Published 01 Apr, 2024 08:44pm
Business & Finance Sri Lanka optimistic about deal with bondholders soon, says junior finance minister COLOMBO: Sri Lanka is optimistic about reaching an agreement soon with bondholders to restructure about $12 billion... Published 01 Apr, 2024 03:07pm
Business & Finance Weak Asian factories take shine off China’s rebound TOKYO: Factory activity in many Asia economies weakened in March despite a rebound in China as lacklustre domestic... Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:19am
Print MoI&P asked to settle impasse with provinces: Selling ‘un-needed’ imported urea becomes new headache for govt ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has directed the Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) to settle impasse... Updated 01 Apr, 2024 08:45am
Editorials Tackling the population crisis EDITORIAL: Recent weeks have seen increasing clamour among our policymakers for measures aimed at improving... Published 01 Apr, 2024 05:34am
Markets Petrol price hiked, diesel’s slashed ahead of Eid ISLAMABAD: The federal government ordered a significant raise in petrol price by up to Rs 9.66 per litre, effective... Published 01 Apr, 2024 05:34am
BR Research Power tariff: A quarter’s respite Another quarter, another massive adjustment. At Rs2.75/unit approved in lieu of periodic adjustments for 2QFY24, the... Published 01 Apr, 2024 05:00am
World IMF approves $820mn as part of Egypt bailout WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced the immediate disbursement of $820 million to the... Updated 30 Mar, 2024 08:26pm
Business & Finance Experts stress less reliance on IMF KARACHI: Speakers at a seminar here stressed the importance of Islamic financial system, IT and agriculture sectors... Published 30 Mar, 2024 08:09am
Business & Finance Q1CY24: KSE-100 rises 7pc in PKR terms KARACHI: Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index has increased by 7.0 percent in Pak-rupee terms and 9.0 percent in USD... Published 30 Mar, 2024 06:31am
Opinion What does 24th IMF programme mean? It has been argued by many political and economic analysts that the 24th IMF programme could usher in a tsunami of... Published 30 Mar, 2024 04:58am
Markets Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 30 Mar, 2024 04:58am
Editorials The IMF package EDITORIAL: A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government spokesperson on the economic affairs has ... Published 30 Mar, 2024 04:58am
Print New IMF programme: Aurangzeb optimistic about prospects KARACHI: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Friday said Pakistan’s delegation led by him will leave for... Updated 30 Mar, 2024 10:05am
Business & Finance Tobacco taxation restructuring: Health activists support IMF’s recommendation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has suffered economic losses due to the dominance of the cigarette industry, high consumption... Updated 30 Mar, 2024 05:33am
Pakistan Aurangzeb eyes fresh staff-level agreement with IMF by end of this fiscal year Finance minister says imposition of super tax, windfall tax not sustainable Updated 29 Mar, 2024 10:37pm
Markets Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 29 Mar, 2024 04:45am
Print IMF-WB meetings in April: Talks on privatisation likely ISLAMABAD: Privatisation may come under discussion between the Pakistani economic team and the International... Updated 29 Mar, 2024 02:46pm
World IMF calls for ‘strong financial sector reforms’ in Switzerland BERN: Switzerland needs “strong financial sector reforms” in the wake of the state-engineered rescue takeover of... Published 28 Mar, 2024 05:51pm
Markets Headline inflation projected to stand at around 20% in March Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation in Pakistan is expected to decline further and may clock in at around 20%... Updated 28 Mar, 2024 08:38pm
BR Research Electricity (price) shock incoming One of the key objectives of the IMF’s next Extended Fund Facility (EFF) to Pakistan will be “restoring the energy... Published 28 Mar, 2024 10:49am
Markets Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 28 Mar, 2024 05:47am
Business & Finance Tobacco industry: IMF recommends uniform tax structure ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended implementation of a uniform tax structure on the... Published 28 Mar, 2024 05:47am
World Sri Lanka cuts key interest rates, seeks China deal COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s central bank cut interest rates Tuesday as the prime minister visited China seeking a debt... Published 27 Mar, 2024 04:38am
Markets Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 27 Mar, 2024 04:38am
Pakistan President, PM resolve to steer country out of prevailing challenges Both leaders discuss country's general political and economic circumstances Updated 26 Mar, 2024 10:07pm
Opinion Attacks on the NFC Award There have recently been some attacks on the 7th NFC award relating to the distribution of federal tax revenues... Updated 26 Mar, 2024 04:41am
Opinion IMF and the power tariff Showing traditional annoyance, IMF in the talks at Islamabad was reported to have required the GoP to assure ... Updated 26 Mar, 2024 04:47am
Business & Finance A productive visit to Karachi: Jam holds talks with key economic, trade bodies KARACHI: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, recently concluded a comprehensive and fruitful visit to... Published 26 Mar, 2024 04:20am