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Business & Economy

IMF sees Pakistan economy grow next year

Says consumer prices expected to decrease next year

Published 16 Apr, 2024 08:15pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan makes major loan repayment ahead of IMF talks

Pakistan has been grappling with a severe balance of payments crisis, along with soaring inflation

Published 13 Apr, 2024 04:56pm

Business & Economy

World Bank forecasts bleak Pakisani economy for the next 3 years

WB calls for clearly articulated agenda to improve economic outlook

Published 02 Apr, 2024 03:24pm

Pakistan

IMF recommends imposing taxes on online commerce platforms

The websites that only list advertisements from sellers will not be taxed

Published 21 Mar, 2024 10:46am

Business & Economy

Pakistan needs $4.8 billion before July, says SBP governor

Adds that govt is planning to get billions worht of debt rolled over

Updated 19 Mar, 2024 01:13pm

Business & Economy

Former HBL CEO Aurangzeb takes over as Pakistan’s finance minister

Aurangzeb was picked over several veterans previously involved in handling the $350 billion economy

Published 11 Mar, 2024 09:55pm

Pakistan

IMF backs new Pakistan programme, urges electoral row resolution

IMF to send team for second review after cabinet is formed

Updated 08 Mar, 2024 11:45pm

Business & Economy

New year brings higher inflation for Pakistanis

Report reveals inflation is higher in urban areas compared to rural

Published 01 Feb, 2024 09:00pm

Business & Economy

How will dollar’s value fare after elections?

The value of the rupee has imporved since the year began

Published 28 Jan, 2024 02:48pm

Business & Economy

Oil prices predicted to fall as production declines

Manufacturing and construction has slowed down across the world, affecting demand

Published 09 Jan, 2024 01:26pm

Business & Economy

PSX briefly crosses 65,000 barrier in intraday trading before closing negative

Benchmark index closes at 64,237.02 after shedding 277.87 points

Updated 08 Jan, 2024 11:51pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s quest for stability and progress to continue in 2024

Pakistan is in danger of experiencing economic instability

Published 27 Dec, 2023 03:43pm

Business & Economy

World Bank fears policy reversals after general elections

Political, governance risks are high because of upcoming poll, says international lender

Published 25 Dec, 2023 10:33am

Business & Economy

Fitch maintains Pakistan’s rating unchanged at ‘CCC’

Says elections could endanger the durability of recent reforms

Published 13 Dec, 2023 06:42pm

Business & Economy

Oil rebounds from six-month-low, demand concerns still cloud

'Oil markets may have been oversold,” which could mean the recovery is a “short-term rebound,' says markets analyst

Published 07 Dec, 2023 10:58am

World

India to be world’s third-largest economy by 2030: S&P Global Ratings

India has one of the youngest working populations in the world

Published 05 Dec, 2023 05:17pm

Pakistan

IMF team discusses establishing autonomous customs body

The ongoing talks have no link to the IMF program, sources said

Published 29 Nov, 2023 12:13pm

Business & Economy

No plans to demonetise Rs5,000 note, Shamshad Akhtar clarifies

Adds that real solution is providing lucrative investment opportunities to public

Published 26 Nov, 2023 10:23am

Business & Economy

SBP’s forex reserves fall to $7.39b

Total liquid foreign reserves of country stands at $12.53b

Published 16 Nov, 2023 11:33pm

Pakistan

PM directs all stakeholders to pursue SIFC initiatives to reap dividends

Apex committee calls for making comprehensive strategy to address oil and gas issues

Published 16 Nov, 2023 07:34pm

Business & Economy

Govt expects good news as IMF talks end

Govt has agreed on a windfall tax on banks

Published 15 Nov, 2023 11:10am

Pakistan

IMF seeks assurance from friendly countries before extending loans to Pakistan

The second tranche of $710 million could be released by December

Updated 14 Nov, 2023 11:30am

Business & Economy

Pakistan assures IMF of more tax collection from real-estate sector: sources

Interim govt says will not introduce mini-budget and new taxes

Updated 13 Nov, 2023 10:58pm

Business & Economy

Stock market crosses 56,000 points for the first time

KSE-100 Index records biggest single-day rally since Aug 9

Updated 13 Nov, 2023 05:28pm

Pakistan

IMF demands briefing on Special Investment Facilitation Council

Govt hopes to attract massive investment from Gulf countries soon

Published 08 Nov, 2023 11:35am

Business & Economy

Pakistan pitches SIFC projects to investors at Dubai show

Investors’ community lauded the event as an important initiative

Published 07 Nov, 2023 11:46pm

Business & Economy

IMF rejects report on SOE losses, demands increase in revenue

Govt asked to raise revenue collection to Rs6,670 billion

Published 06 Nov, 2023 12:34pm

Business & Economy

IMF delegation arrives as Pakistan seeks second tranche of loan

Pakistan is optimistic of talks being successful

Updated 02 Nov, 2023 09:36am

Business & Economy

Pakistan likely to secure second tranche as IMF team due next week

The government is confident of satisfying the IMF team

Published 25 Oct, 2023 10:58am

Business & Economy

Rupee’s 28-day winning streak ends at interbank market

Pakistan bourse closes in a negative zone

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 04:49pm