Business & Economy Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:16pm Pakistan set to increase interest rates in off-cycle review, say investors Market participants are expecting at least a 200 basis points increase in SBP's policy rate
▶️ Business & Economy Updated 03 Feb, 2023 06:55pm Rupee’s freefall continues as Pakistan seeks IMF funding Local currency closed at 276.58 in inter-bank market
Business & Economy Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:10pm SBP raises policy rate by 100bps to 17% Governor SBP says rationale behind rate hike was that inflationary pressure persists
Business & Economy Published 09 Jan, 2023 07:10pm Pakistan likely to dodge default in next 6 months, but troubles not over: Bloomberg Report says investors worried about big dollar debt repayment in April 2024
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
Business & Economy Published 13 Dec, 2022 06:01pm SBP not to accept old-design banknotes after Dec 31 Central bank informs the public to avail the final opportunity to exchange such banknotes
Business & Economy Published 06 Dec, 2022 08:16pm Fruits, vegetables worth $5.5 million stranded at Karachi port say exporters Pakistan is in the midst of a liquidity crunch
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 01 Dec, 2022 07:40pm Consumer price inflation slows to 23.8% On Nov. 25, the central bank hiked its policy rate by 100 basis points to 16%, the highest in several years
Business & Economy Published 29 Nov, 2022 01:29pm Pakistan receives $500m from Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Funds will be deposited with State Bank of Pakistan
Business & Economy Published 29 Nov, 2022 09:01am Pakistan, IMF begin talks on $7b loan review Lender asks Pakistan to ‘reduce expenses’
Business & Economy Published 28 Nov, 2022 06:20pm KSE-100 sheds over 800 points after policy rate hike Investors opt for selling their shares after the interest rate hike created negative impact
Must Read Updated 28 Nov, 2022 02:12pm Here is how the highest interest rate in Pakistan since 1999 will change your life Five key questioned answered
Business & Economy Published 25 Nov, 2022 08:22pm Pakistan to repay $1 bln bond early: SBP governor Says reserve levels will depend on the continued realisation of expected inflows
Business & Economy Updated 25 Nov, 2022 08:46pm SBP announces monetary policy, jakes up interest rate by 1% Central bank says higher food and core inflation are key contributors to elevated inflation
Business & Economy Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:03pm Current account deficit shrinks 46pc in Jul-Oct Trade deficit in services also shrinks to $812 million
Business & Economy Published 09 Nov, 2022 07:00pm Banking system in Pakistan will be interest-free in five years: Ishaq Dar Finance minister says govt will fully try to implement an Islamic system in the defined timeline
Business & Economy Published 08 Nov, 2022 09:11pm SBP, FIA to take joint action against illegal forex Teams will crack down on all illegal foreign exchange operators and businesses
Business & Economy Published 31 Oct, 2022 01:27pm Rupee strengthens as dollar falls in inter-bank market US currency is trading at Rs220.50 in early morning trade
Business & Economy Published 17 Oct, 2022 05:45pm Rupee continues to slide against dollar for fourth consecutive session Local currency depreciates 0.21%
Business & Economy Updated 03 Oct, 2022 11:15am Rupee’s value increases against dollar Local currency is being traded at Rs227 in inter-bank market
Business & Economy Published 15 Sep, 2022 01:26pm Rupee continues to slide against dollar Currency hovers around Rs235-236 level against US dollar
Business & Economy Published 05 Sep, 2022 05:56pm Rupee loses ground against US dollar Greenback closes at Rs219.86 in interbank market
Business & Economy Published 03 Sep, 2022 05:57pm Pak Suzuki extends production plant closure Company says imprt restrictions affected inventory levels
Business & Economy Published 01 Sep, 2022 04:53pm August inflation highest in Pakistan in almost 50 years CPI inflation in rural areas clocked in at 28.8% on a year on year basis
Business & Economy Published 22 Aug, 2022 05:03pm SBP keeps interest rate unchanged at 15 percent Monetary Policy Committee says with recent inflation developments in line with expectations