With the return of the former finance minister to Pakistan rumors of a caretaker PM are in the air
Published 19 May, 2022 08:16am
World
There aren’t enough dollars available to open letters of credit.
Published 18 May, 2022 12:56pm
Pakistan
Premier will take the nation into confidence regarding the current economic situation in the country
Published 17 May, 2022 08:28pm
Pakistan
PML-N leader says dissolution of assemblies not the solution to the country's political and economic crises
Published 17 May, 2022 06:40pm
World
Days of subsequent clashes between protesters, government supporters and police left 9 dead and over 300 injured.
Published 17 May, 2022 05:54pm
Opinion
The subsidies are ending, the IMF is putting on the squeeze, Uzair Younus writes about what to expect on the economy front
Published 17 May, 2022 07:50am
World
Wickremesinghe won crucial support from two main opposition parties on Monday, easing the pressure on the ruling Rajapaksa's clan
Published 16 May, 2022 07:59pm
World
PM Wickremesinghe struggles to form “unity government” as opposition demands President Rajapaksa's resignation
Published 16 May, 2022 02:46pm
World
This year's Vesak event has been scaled down due to political instability brought on by the economic crisis.
Published 15 May, 2022 05:03pm
Sports
Despite Sri Lanka’s long-running economic and political crisis the cricketers are focused on a two-Test series against Bangladesh
Published 13 May, 2022 03:34pm
World
Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in late on Thursday to navigate his country through the worst downturn in its history as an independent nation..
Published 13 May, 2022 10:54am
World
Five-time former premier Ranil Wickremesinghe to replace Rajapaksa’s elder brother Mahinda
Published 12 May, 2022 10:36am
World
Protesters defy curfew to attack government figures, setting ablaze homes, shops and businesses belonging to ruling party lawmakers and provincial politicians as nation battles economic crisis
Published 10 May, 2022 02:24pm
World
Dozens injured in violence in Colombo as following clash between rival political camps as island nation faces worst economic crisis since independence
Published 09 May, 2022 05:14pm
World
Clashes break out between rival political camps in Colombo as island nation faces worst economic crisis in history
Published 09 May, 2022 03:17pm
World
Dozens of citizens carry placards, chant slogans demanding "thieves" be banned from sacred city of Anuradhapura
Published 08 May, 2022 02:34pm
World
Millions across the globe face hunger driven by a combination of conflict, weather extremes and economic shocks: report
Published 04 May, 2022 04:44pm
World
Sri Lanka has asked for an International Monetary Fund bailout, which could take up to three months to arrive.
Published 30 Apr, 2022 09:37pm
Pakistan
The EAC will be convened on weekly basis on the issues of national economic importance
Published 28 Apr, 2022 08:16pm
Business & Economy
Sri Lanka's finance ministry says creditors are free to capitalise any interest payments due to them from Tuesday or opt for payback in Sri Lankan rupees
Published 12 Apr, 2022 01:47pm
World
Rajapaksa’s once-powerful ruling coalition in turmoil after defections; govt warns of retaliation if rallies turn violent
Published 06 Apr, 2022 10:24am
World
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says the decision was taken in the interests of 'public security'
Published 02 Apr, 2022 10:26am
World
COLOMBO: Security forces were deployed across the Sri Lankan capital on Friday after protesters tried to storm the...
Published 01 Apr, 2022 06:05pm
World
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has sought an additional credit line of $1 billion from India to import essentials amid its worst...
Published 28 Mar, 2022 04:45pm
Business
IMF Managing Director the country may default on its debts in the wake of unprecedented sanctions
Published 13 Mar, 2022 11:39pm
World
KABUL:The Taliban administration said on Tuesday it was expanding its 'food for work' program, in which it uses...
Published 12 Jan, 2022 11:22am
Opinion
By Anjum Ibrahim
Pakistani administration after administration has implemented almost identical policies to...
Published 16 Nov, 2021 10:16am
Pakistan
In a series of tweets on Sunday describing the problems faced by people due to inflation, PML Q leader Chaudhry...
Updated 15 Nov, 2021 01:48pm
Business
By Mushtaq Ghumman
ISLAMABAD: Fed up with criticism across all sections of society on uncontrolled inflation...
Published 09 Nov, 2021 09:26am
Business
Finance minister Shaukat Tarin said his government doesn't intend to raise power tariffs in a talk held in ...
Updated 14 Oct, 2021 01:33pm