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Pakistan achieves fiscal surplus for the first time in 24 Years

Turnaround comes after years of persistent budget deficits

Published 01 Nov, 2024 09:46am

Analysts predict massive cut in Pakistan interest rate

Central bank's monetary policy committee is schedule to meet on November 4

Published 30 Oct, 2024 02:38pm

Shares at PSX gain more than 200 points

Market analysts attribute this upward trend to several factors

Updated 28 Oct, 2024 11:26pm

Business leader calls for lowering interest rate by 5%

He argued that such a reduction is vital for enhancing trade activities in the country

Published 28 Oct, 2024 09:02am

Pakistan requests additional $2b from IMF to tackle climate change challenges

Pakistan requested an additional $1.5 billion loan from IMF on Sept 27 due to climate issues

Published 21 Oct, 2024 03:49pm

Structural impediments challenge macroeconomic stability: SBP

Central bank cites unfavourable business environment continue to constrain economy’s growth potential

Published 17 Oct, 2024 05:32pm

Pakistan’s trade deficit with SCO countries surges over 41% to $11.7b in FY24

Pakistan’s exports to SCO countries, particularly China, saw notable growth

Published 16 Oct, 2024 12:46pm

SBP announces closure of banks on Tuesday

Commercial banks will also be closed on this occasion

Published 13 Sep, 2024 03:48pm

PSX continues with bullish trend, gains 315 more points

KSE-100 index closes at 79,333.06

Updated 14 Sep, 2024 12:26am

Interest rate cut on the cards in MPC meeting today

Financial analysts predict a more moderate decrease of 150 to 200 basis points

Updated 12 Sep, 2024 11:29am

Federal govt borrowing from banks plummets 58% in FY25

Balochistan govt returned Rs23.4 billion and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa repaid Rs30 billion

Published 11 Sep, 2024 09:26am

Overseas Pakistanis send nearly $3 billion in remittances in August 2024

The average monthly inflow of nearly $3 billion during the initial two months of FY25

Published 10 Sep, 2024 11:10am

SBP expected to cut interest rate by up to 2.5%

Central bank set to announce new monetary policy on September 12

Published 08 Sep, 2024 05:23pm

Check out who won SBP competition for new currency notes design

Central bank shortlists two winners for every denomination design

Published 06 Sep, 2024 10:57pm

Pakistan faces $162m current account deficit in July

July’s current account deficit was 48% higher than previous month

Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:23pm

Pakistan’s total outstanding debt for FY25 stands at $26.2b, says SBP governor

SBP has already paid $1.5 billion towards the country’s external debt in 2024

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 06:31pm

SBP revises guidelines for transfer, performance of NPAs

Financial institutions will record instruments as consideration for of NPAs at fair value

Published 25 Jul, 2024 02:35pm

Pakistan sees highest ever $3.2 billion in May remittances

Saudi Arabia is the top contributor

Published 08 Jun, 2024 01:53pm

SBP likely to introduce QR code system for sacrificial animal purchase

At least 50 major cattle markets selected to enable QR code payment

Published 25 May, 2024 09:09am

IMF tranche boosts Pakistan’s reserves to 22-month high

The reserves now stand close to $9.33 billion

Published 10 May, 2024 10:03am

Pakistan receives final $1.1 billion SBA tranche

International lender disbursed $1.1b, the last tranche of fun under SBA

Updated 30 Apr, 2024 06:28pm

SBP chief says deceleration in inflation is broad-based

Jameel Ahmad cites inflation had fallen sharply over the past year

Published 18 Apr, 2024 07:22pm

Pakistan’s central bank repays $1 billion international bond

Repayment will cause a decline in the SBP-held reserves to about $7 billion

Published 13 Apr, 2024 01:52pm

US, China, UK remain top destinations for Pakistani exports during Jul-Feb

Exports to US during July-Feb 2023-24 shows 10.8% decline compared to exports in same period in last year

Published 25 Mar, 2024 08:02pm

SBP keeps interest rate unchanged at 22% for sixth consecutive session

MPC says inflation began to decline from the second half FY2024

Published 18 Mar, 2024 03:59pm

SBP reacts to reports of plan to introduce plastic banknotes

Says no such plan or suggestion under consideration

Published 16 Mar, 2024 12:55pm

SBP announces revised working hours for banks during Ramadan

Ramadan 2024 likely to begin from Mar 12 in Pakistan

Published 11 Mar, 2024 04:04pm

You can be part of SBP’s efforts to design new currency notes

Central bank expected to launch new currency notes of all denominations after elections

Published 30 Jan, 2024 05:31pm

SBP to introduce new currency notes of all denominations

Fake currency notes complaints are increasing, says SBP Governor Jameel Ahmed

Updated 29 Jan, 2024 06:42pm

SBP maintains policy rate at 22% for fifth consecutive time

SBP governor says inflation to remain between 23-25% in current fiscal year

Published 29 Jan, 2024 04:53pm