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Pakistan Published 15 Sep, 2023 11:04am

Power division seeks up to 50% raise in gas sale prices

The former PDM government had increased the prices by 113% in February

Business & Economy Published 13 Sep, 2023 01:07pm

IMF demands a harsh written agreement over electricity prices

The IMF conditions focus on Captive Power Producers

Business & Economy Updated 12 Sep, 2023 06:31pm

Tax on luxury imports off the cards after Govt-IMF discussion

Govt claims it rejected IMF demand for taxes based on revenue performance

Pakistan Updated 07 Sep, 2023 11:07am

IMF okays relief for 4 million electricity consumers using less than 200 units: sources

Fund rejects proposal for relief to people using upto 400 units

Business & Economy Published 05 Sep, 2023 03:50pm

Govt provides another plan to IMF over electricity bills

The IMF had expressed reservations over a gap of Rs15 in the previous plan

Pakistan Updated 05 Sep, 2023 12:10am

Saudi Arabia to invest $25b over next five years, says interim PM Kakar

Kakar says Saudi Arabia's investment would come in the mining, agriculture and information technology sectors

Pakistan Updated 04 Sep, 2023 09:13pm

IMF rejects Pakistan’s electricity relief plan: sources

Money lender seeks new plan from Pakistan

Business & Economy Updated 31 Jul, 2023 06:06pm

KSE-100 index crosses 48,000 points after two years

KSE-100 index has risen sharply since June end as talks with IMF

Business & Economy Updated 31 Jul, 2023 05:07pm

Finance czar Ishaq Dar had ‘Plan B’ up his sleeves if IMF deal was not clinched

Says Pakistan paid every payment on time

▶️ Pakistan Published 27 Jul, 2023 12:27am

PPP in opposition over granting extra powers to the interim setup, says Saleem Mandviwalla

Atta Tarar says an empowered interim setup essential for IMF deal continuity

Business & Economy Published 25 Jul, 2023 05:54pm

Pakistan’s friends to experience slower growth for two years

Oil and other commodity prices to fall in 2023 and 2024

Business & Economy Published 24 Jul, 2023 05:45pm

Rupee’s misery continues: sheds another Rs1.11 against dollar

Dollar reaches Rs293 in open market

▶️ Business & Economy Published 24 Jul, 2023 12:13am

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

Terms broadening of tax base and privatisation essential for economic progress

Pakistan Updated 22 Jul, 2023 07:12pm

PM Shehbaz seeks national unity, charter of economy among political parties

Calls for ending differences for country’s progress

Updated 22 Jul, 2023 07:19am

Houses, shops damaged as glacial snowmelt result in river overflow

Pakistan listed among countries facing the highest climate risk

Business & Economy Updated 21 Jul, 2023 06:58pm

Dar assures NA of no new taxes on agriculture or construction sectors

Finance czar claims there was concern among people involved in agriculture due to ‘false news’

Pakistan Published 19 Jul, 2023 09:12am

PM expresses gratitude to UAE president for financial assistance

UAE deposited $1 billion in SBP helping Pakistan to secure the much-awaited IMF bailout package.

Business & Economy Published 19 Jul, 2023 01:14am

Uzair Younus takes out some interesting points from ‘sobering’ IMF report

Says gross external financing requirements are over $80b in next three years

Business & Economy Updated 19 Jul, 2023 01:18am

Pakistan assures IMF of taxing agriculture, construction sectors

Maximum premium between the interbank and open market set at 1.25%

Business & Economy Published 18 Jul, 2023 06:57pm

China rolls over $600m loan to Pakistan: PM Shehbaz

Finance czar Ishaq Dar says current account recorded a surplus of $334 million in June

Pakistan Published 16 Jul, 2023 08:25pm

PML-N will accept public mandate in general elections, says PM Shehbaz

Cites scandals and use of foul language were 'rife' in PTI government

Business & Economy Updated 16 Jul, 2023 01:27am

‘Breathing space’ given by IMF to reform archaic structure, says PM Shehbaz

Blames collective failure of state, investors to not boost exports

Business & Economy Updated 15 Jul, 2023 01:20pm

Pakistan will honour its agreement with IMF, says PM Shehbaz

IMF’s Georgieva says there is mutual trust between the two parties

Business & Economy Published 14 Jul, 2023 03:00pm

IMF loan helps Pakistan unlock another $5.6 bln in funding: report

The IMF agreement has helped bring in money from Saudi Arbaia and UAE

Pakistan Published 14 Jul, 2023 12:24pm

Short-term deal will anchor economy, but reforms still needed, says IMF

Fund spokesperson says that the the program is short to give Pakistan time for reforms

▶️ Pakistan Updated 13 Jul, 2023 05:51pm

Pakistan receives $1.2b from IMF, says Finance Minister Ishaq Dar

Thanks PM Shehbaz Sharif for his support during difficult time

Business & Economy Updated 13 Jul, 2023 11:19am

IMF forecasts improvements in Pak economy after deal approval

Fund says unemployment and inflation rates will decrease over the next year

Business & Economy Updated 12 Jul, 2023 10:52pm

IMF executive board gives nod to deal with Pakistan

The remaining amount will be subject to two quarterly reviews

Business & Economy Published 12 Jul, 2023 05:29pm

Rupee gains on second consecutive day in interbank market

The equity market remains bullish amid positive sentiments

▶️ Pakistan Published 11 Jul, 2023 11:00pm

Geopolitics, govt attitude or elections timings? What delayed IMF deal

Election likely in November as govt plans to capitalize on post-May 9 resentment