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Business & Economy Published 20 Apr, 2022 08:56am

IMF projects rise in Pakistan’s inflation rate this year

Predicts unemployment at seven per cent for 2022

Business & Economy Published 19 Apr, 2022 09:46pm

IMF cuts global growth forecast due to ‘seismic waves’

The IMF says rising prices for food, energy and other goods can trigger social unrest, particularly in vulnerable developing countries

World Published 18 Apr, 2022 09:17pm

Sri Lanka leader trims cabinet of relatives ahead of IMF talks

Dozens of ruling party lawmakers turn against the administration and opposition parties rebuff invitations to join a unity government

Business & Economy Published 18 Apr, 2022 08:57am

Govt decides to resume talks with IMF today

Sources say dialogue is expected to focus over subsidies, amnesty and new conditions

Business & Economy Updated 16 Apr, 2022 06:59pm

Premier Shehbaz directs FBR to meet revenue collection target of Rs6.1tr

FBR chairman says they will brief PM about industrial incentives next week

Pakistan Published 15 Apr, 2022 09:13am

New govt may have to roll back fuel, power subsidies

‘The relief package will add to fiscal deficit which we cannot afford at the moment,’ says Finance Secretary Hamed Yaqoob Sheikh

Business & Economy Published 12 Apr, 2022 01:47pm

Sri Lanka defaults on entire $51 billion external debt

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

Business & Economy Published 12 Apr, 2022 01:12pm

Fitch says govt change in Pakistan raises ‘policy uncertainty’

American credit ratings agency cites recent oil price shock will push up Pakistan’s current-account deficit

Business & Economy Updated 11 Apr, 2022 06:44pm

Pakistan’s dealings with IMF remain strong, says Reza Baqir

SBP governor cites it’s important for economic policymaking institutions to act on a ‘timely basis’

Business & Economy Updated 11 Apr, 2022 01:24pm

KSE-100 index jumps over 1,450 points as 'political clarity' boosts confidence

At the time of filing this report, the KSE-100 Index was being traded at 45,902.88 points, registering a gain of 1450.20 points or a percentage change of 3.26%

Business & Economy Published 11 Apr, 2022 10:12am

Rupee ends with minor 0.32% change on weekly basis

Rupee began at the 184 level against the US dollar, but fell for another three sessions, crossing 188 in the inter-bank market

Business & Economy Published 09 Apr, 2022 01:48pm

Sri Lanka seeking $3 billion in months to stave off crisis: finance minister

Ali Sabry says Sri Lanka will seek another $500 million credit line from India for fuel

Business & Economy Published 09 Apr, 2022 10:45am

IMF lauds SBP’s decision to hike policy rate by 250bps

IMF further notes staff and the SBP agreed that the pace of policy rate adjustment should take into account the broader policy mix and the degree of fiscal adjustment