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Business & Economy

Dollar falls for 27th consecutive session in interbank

Foreign currency at Rs277.62 in interbank market

Updated 13 Oct, 2023 04:57pm

Business & Economy

US dollar falls below Rs280 after 5 months

The rupee has continued to gain strength for 24 consecutive sessions

Updated 12 Oct, 2023 09:31am

Business & Economy

Gas prices to see massive hike soon

Gas companies will also supply blended gas with RLNG

Published 11 Oct, 2023 10:01am

Business & Economy

IMF projects economy to grow at meagre 2.5%

IMF's outlook report says unemployment and inflation will fall in the current year

Published 10 Oct, 2023 03:01pm

Pakistan

Ministries told to prepare economic revival plan after army chief promises support

The army chief has assured full support in the implementation of the plans

Published 24 Sep, 2023 12:47pm

Business & Economy

Dollar falls by another Rs1.1 in interbank

Dollar has continued to fall against rupee in recent weeks

Updated 21 Sep, 2023 06:08pm

Business & Economy

Tough year ahead, but elections could boost confidence, ADB says

ADB adds that GDP growth will be 1.9%

Published 20 Sep, 2023 02:52pm

Business & Economy

Speculators defy government by opening gold rates in middle of talks

The jewelers association had agreed to fix the rate on September 12

Published 20 Sep, 2023 09:37am

Business & Economy

Foreign Direct Investment increased by 15% in August

Jul-August FDI up by 16% to $234 million in 2023

Published 15 Sep, 2023 01:13pm

Pakistan

Third major oil price hike on the way

Reports say petrol price could be increased by Rs10 per litre

Updated 14 Sep, 2023 11:48am

Business & Economy

Rs5,000 note: Pakistan has not scrapped its largest bill

Interim information minister says notification of ban on Rs5,000 note is fake

Updated 07 Sep, 2023 09:31pm

Business & Economy

Govt proposes closing markets at sunset

Traders say electricity should be supplied at half price in the morning

Published 07 Sep, 2023 02:54pm

Pakistan

Govt plans crackdown on smugglers and hoarders of US dollar

Lists of officials and abettors involved have been generated

Updated 06 Sep, 2023 05:07pm

Business & Economy

World Bank report explains how Afghan currency gained amid falling inflation rate

Report says there is no parallel exchange market in Afghanistan

Published 06 Sep, 2023 01:00pm

Pakistan

COAS believes no political party sincere with Pakistan, claims businessman

Zuber Motiwala recounts on TV show Gen Munir's meeting with business leaders

Updated 05 Sep, 2023 05:23pm

Pakistan

Army chief tells businessmen he will bring $100 billion in investment

Reports of his meeting with the businessmen have now been confirmed

Updated 04 Sep, 2023 01:16pm

Business & Economy

Govt expects rupee’s value to become stable soon

Sources said the govt is banking on an increase in remittances

Updated 04 Sep, 2023 05:48pm

Pakistan

Interim PM Kakar blames smuggling for Pakistan’s economic woes

Orders authorities to take ‘strict action’ against perpetrators

Updated 01 Sep, 2023 10:34pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s headline inflation slows marginally in August

It was marginally lower than the reading in July

Updated 01 Sep, 2023 06:57pm

Business & Economy

Rupee falls against US dollar as shares fall over 1,200 points

Foreign currency closes at 304.45

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 04:25pm

Business & Economy

Sugar imports push up prices

Retail price ranging from Rs175 to 185

Published 30 Aug, 2023 07:16pm

Pakistan

Caretaker govt to present economic recovery plan

Adds that the caretaker govt wills tand behind ECP

Published 24 Aug, 2023 11:34pm

Business & Economy

Interim PM Kakar forms committee for revival of economy

Members from finance and planning ministries will be part of it

Updated 18 Aug, 2023 05:11pm

World

India plans welfare measures for gig workers ahead of elections

Gig workers need state protection, given rising exploitation by employers, said economic official

Published 14 Aug, 2023 10:54am

Govt notifies constitution of new Board of Investment

13 members will represent the private sector on the board

Published 08 Aug, 2023 06:07pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan decides to introduce digital prize bonds: sources

Bonds will be registered in name of buyer

Updated 08 Aug, 2023 02:54pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s economic woes leave textile industry in tatters

In 2022-2023, textile exports fell by 15 per cent to $16.5 billion

Published 06 Aug, 2023 09:58am

Business & Economy

Chinese bank rolls over $2.4b loan for two years, says Ishaq Dar

Finance minister cites Pakistan will make interest payments only in both years

Updated 28 Jul, 2023 01:16am

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s friends to experience slower growth for two years

Oil and other commodity prices to fall in 2023 and 2024

Published 25 Jul, 2023 05:54pm

Business & Economy

SBP forex reserves likely to hit $14b by Dec 2023, says economist

Terms broadening of tax base and privatisation essential for economic progress

Published 24 Jul, 2023 12:13am