World Published 20 Jun, 2022 11:57am IMF delegation visits crisis-hit Sri Lanka with time running out Time is short for Sri Lanka, just days away from running out of fuel
Business & Economy Published 18 Jun, 2022 10:09am After petrol, say goodbye to govt subsidy on electricity Notification issued on Friday
▶️ Pakistan Updated 17 Jun, 2022 05:33pm Uncertainty over IMF package continues to devalue rupee against dollar Analyst says demand for dollar remains high in the market
Pakistan Published 16 Jun, 2022 05:14pm Maryam reads from IMF contract Imran Khan signed Says government did not increase petroleum prices on its own
Business & Economy Published 12 Jun, 2022 01:50pm Miftah to seek deferred payments for Qatari LNG Pakistan's FX reserves dwindle as global fuel prices spike
Business & Economy Published 09 Jun, 2022 10:54am Miftah expects staff-level accord with IMF by next week The federal minister hopes the pact will materialize after govt presents budget tomorrow
Business & Economy Updated 07 Jun, 2022 09:31am Twin petrol price hikes brings Pakistan ‘out of financial crisis’ Finance czar Mifah Ismail says Pakistan will not have any financial emergency
Business & Economy Updated 06 Jun, 2022 02:26pm Pakistani rupee crosses 200 against dollar in intra-day trade Last week, the rupee registered a 0.5% gain as govt’s ended energy subsidies
Pakistan Published 04 Jun, 2022 06:36pm America, India and Israel hatched conspiracy against me, says Khan Criticises govt for petrol price hike, says he resisted IMF pressure
Business & Economy Published 03 Jun, 2022 12:32pm KSE-100 Index plunges over 750 points in intra-day trading Moody’s Investors Service downgrades Pakistan’s outlook to negative from stable
Business & Economy Updated 03 Jun, 2022 12:11pm Govt jacks up petrol price by another Rs30 per litre Miftah Ismail says government still bearing losses despite massive increase in prices
World Published 01 Jun, 2022 07:45pm Crisis-hit Sri Lanka seeking $3bn under IMF Extended Fund Facility A $3 billion deal would represent almost four times the country’s quota with the IMF
Business & Economy Published 01 Jun, 2022 02:32pm Pakistan’s inflation reaches 13.8% in May CPI inflation in urban areas increases 12.4% on a year-on-year basis
Pakistan Updated 01 Jun, 2022 02:35am Pakistan may consider buying Russian oil if no threat of sanctions: Miftah Ismail The minister says Pakistan has asked Ukraine and Russia to sell it wheat at cheaper rates
Pakistan Published 28 May, 2022 06:38pm Train fares may increase by 20 per cent Pakistan Railways say latest hike in fuel prices may lead to spike
Pakistan Published 28 May, 2022 12:23pm Increased petrol price with a ‘heavy heart’: PM Shehbaz Says Rs28b per month has been allocated to provide relief to the low-income households
Business & Economy Published 27 May, 2022 10:48am PSX jumps over 850 points in intra-day trading as govt jacks up petrol price Analysts say hike in prices of petroleum products could help revive IMF programme
Business & Economy Published 26 May, 2022 04:38pm Rupee sees another low day against US dollar, closes at Rs202.01 in inter-bank Talks between Pakistan and IMF in Doha remained inconclusive
Business & Economy Updated 26 May, 2022 12:20pm IMF to Pakistan: No more money until you end petrol, energy subsidy Fuel and power subsidies remain an issue as Washington-based lender points out deviations from agreed policies
Business & Economy Published 25 May, 2022 04:03pm Sri Lankan shares end lower as industrials weigh The crisis-hit nation scrambling to put an economic policy framework
Business & Economy Published 25 May, 2022 03:46pm Woes continue: Rupee hits 202 against dollar in intra-day trading Rising political noise, delay in resumption of IMF programme continue to dent sentiment in inter-bank market.
Pakistan Updated 23 May, 2022 08:47pm Nawaz, Maryam continue to make case for early election PML-N leader says unwise to take on the burden of the previous govt; Maryam says fresh mandate the way to go
Business & Economy Published 23 May, 2022 03:08pm KSE-100 sheds over 700 points in intra-day trading Market expects SBP Monetary Policy Committee to jack up interest rate by 100 bps
Business & Economy Updated 23 May, 2022 11:33am Pakistan hopeful of rollover of deposits from UAE, Saudi Arabia ‘Will return from Doha after signing agreement with IMF,’ says finance minister