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Business & Economy Published 02 Feb, 2023 04:18pm

Dar calls for eliminating interest-based system from Pakistan

Adds that SBP and NBP will withdraw their petitions against riba-free banking

Pakistan Published 02 Feb, 2023 11:07am

IMF asks govt to end power subsidies: sources

The Fund's team is reportedly dissatisfied with how talks are progressing

Business & Economy Updated 29 Jan, 2023 05:46pm

Govt increases petrol price by Rs35 immediately

The price increase comes after reports of petrol shortage in the country

Pakistan Updated 27 Jan, 2023 02:28pm

Dollar’s assault on rupee continues for second day, rises to Rs262

Despite an increase of over Rs30 in two days, the gap between official and market rate persists

Business & Economy Updated 15 Jan, 2023 05:13pm

Petrol prices to remain unchanged till Jan 31: Dar

Petrol to cost Rs214.80, diesel Rs227.80, kerosene oil Rs171.83 and light diesel oil Rs169 per litre

Pakistan Published 11 Jan, 2023 08:08pm

Where will all the flood aid money go?

While the government's plan is ambitious and comprehensive, it carries few specific details

World Updated 10 Jan, 2023 10:34am

Pakistan secures over $10b in pledges at Climate Resilience Conference

Donor pledges exceed Pakistan's objectives; Floods killed over 1,700 people, displaced millions

Pakistan Updated 08 Jan, 2023 02:11pm

Pakistan seeks help with $16b flood rebuilding at UN conference

UN chief, France's Macron set to participate; Pakistan's finances seen as increasingly fragile

Business & Economy Published 08 Jan, 2023 12:24pm

Ishaq Dar to meet IMF in Geneva, in bid to resume bailout

Dar has been critical of the IMF lately, even saying that the lender was acting "abnormally"

Business & Economy Published 05 Jan, 2023 07:22pm

Ishaq Dar gives earful to federal govt officers seeking allowance increase

Finance minister's order reduced officers' executive allowance to 100% of basic pay instead of 150%

Business & Economy Updated 04 Jan, 2023 07:08pm

Ishaq Dar rejects PTI’s ‘white paper’, says it is devoid of economic context

Finance minister says that PTI had not allocated funds for security operations

▶️ Pakistan Published 31 Dec, 2022 05:41pm

Petroleum product prices to remain unchanged for next fortnight

Ishaq Dar says govt turned down OGRA summary seeking increase

Business & Economy Published 29 Dec, 2022 11:48pm

Ishaq Dar directs for finalizing report to settle gas circular debt issue in three days

Fnance minister emphasizes govt's priority to address the issue of the energy sector

Business & Economy Published 28 Dec, 2022 08:23pm

KSE-100 hits lowest level since July 2020 as crises compound

Selling pressure witnessed due to delay in resumption of IMF programme

Pakistan Updated 28 Dec, 2022 12:20pm

No risk of default, Dar adamant

Reiterates that Pakistan will complete IMF program

Pakistan Published 26 Dec, 2022 02:59pm

A tempestuous year for the Senate

PTI's ouster and Ishaq Dar's return results in reshuffling of the deck

Pakistan Updated 16 Dec, 2022 01:20pm

Did Pakistan violate its IMF agreement by reducing petrol prices?

A breakdown of the taxes you pay at the pump

Business & Economy Updated 16 Dec, 2022 02:46pm

Govt slashes petrol prices by Rs10 per litre

Petrol will now be available at Rs214.80

Pakistan Published 15 Dec, 2022 12:26pm

Dollars disappear from open market due to hoarding

Traders say there is a huge gap between open market rate and actual rate

▶️ Pakistan Updated 15 Dec, 2022 03:24pm

If Imran dissolves assemblies, then we will hold elections: Ishaq Dar

PML-N leader tells Asma Shirazi on her show Faisla Aap Ka

Pakistan Published 14 Dec, 2022 04:34pm

Dar decries ‘negative campaigns’ against economy

Says debt is a hot topic in Pakistan but not other countries

Business & Economy Published 14 Dec, 2022 10:05am

Pakistan expecting Saudi Arabia financial help: Dar

‘There are positive vibes from Saudi Arabia,’ says finance minister

Pakistan Published 13 Dec, 2022 03:18pm

No early elections, PDM allies tell PML-N

Imran Khan has been pressing for early elections as the only solution

Pakistan Updated 08 Dec, 2022 05:01am

No chance of martial law as democracy has matured in Pakistan: President Alvi

President says he is sure country will not default

Business & Economy Published 07 Dec, 2022 09:17am

Pakistan committed to completing IMF programme: Dar

Finance ministry says IMF programme has come 'back on track'

Pakistan Published 03 Dec, 2022 12:03pm

Miftah and Dar’s differences come out in the open

Dar has come under increasing pressure to provide the 'quick-fix' to the economy that he had promised

Business & Economy Published 03 Dec, 2022 09:18am

Pakistan expects $3b from friendly country in two weeks

When asked about a delay in visit of IMF delegation, Dar said he ‘didn’t care’

Business & Economy Updated 30 Nov, 2022 06:51pm

Ishaq Dar reiterates govt’s determination to scrap interest-based system

Says efforts are being made to connect every individual with the banking system

Business & Economy Updated 30 Nov, 2022 02:12pm

Ishaq Dar seeks support from Bank of China to expand ties

Bank of China president commends facilitation provided by Pakistan on various Chinese projects

Business & Economy Published 26 Nov, 2022 05:55pm

Pakistani delegation will leave for Russia for oil deal on Monday: Dar

Finance minister hopes visit will be successful