economy

Islamabad had secured a $3b loan from Riyadh for one-and-a-half year

Ecnec approval paves way for loan negotiations with China

IMF has asked Pakistan to end state control of the rupee

Move aimed at meeting govt needs by placing cash in single account

Survey shows Covid-19 has added fuel to pessimism among businessmen

Improvement comes as furnace oil-based power plants resume operation

Brokerage house report suggests long-term planning for sustainable growth

Exempts industries, construction sector from restrictions

Move aimed to encourage participation of young and qualified professionals in the capital market

IMF has asked Pakistan to end state control of the rupee

Revises rates by up to 36 basis points to investor's benefit

Govt reversed law without prior warning

Hits $2,000 an ounce for first time in international market

Commerce aide praises exporters, govt departments for coordinated efforts

PM aide informs cabinet about restructuring of institutions to improve governance

Assures decisions will be taken after consultation with stakeholders

Support comes from buoyancy in export, domestic markets

The rupee weakened against the dollar at Rs167.47 in the inter-bank market on Monday

Increase comes on back of surge in food and petroleum product prices

Gold prices retreat from record high after profit-taking, dollar’s strengthening

SPI for the combined income group surged 10.10% compared to the corresponding week of previous year

Writes letter to Planning Commission, seeking relief in levies

Leads to low industrial, agricultural output, which hinders growth of businesses

KSE-100 gains 1,651 points on positive news flow, declining Covid-19 cases

Tweet from Trump suggesting delay in elections also jolts investors

Coronavirus cases force agonising trade-offs between lives, financial health

The IMF has asked Pakistan to end state control of the rupee

Central bank attributes decrease to external debt repayments

Revenue authority also initiates action against tainted employees

SBP claims target can be achieved if govt ensures utilisation of budgetary funds

Earnings per share of company stand at Rs2.91 in Apr-Jun quarter

Pakistan and Bangladesh need to realise that bilateral synergy can bring tremendous good to their people

The implementation report will be sent to the FATF by August 6

Cites massive potential for investment in energy, steel, telecom sectors

Experts say industry will have to reemerge with new parameters and practices

Finance Ministry predicts end to economic downturn, also sees rising inflation    

Poll reveals joblessness, high cost of living more worrying than Covid-19

PM aide says move aimed at increasing job opportunities by attracting investment

Rise comes on back of inventory restoration, sowing of cash crops

Cabinet Division moves summary to form commission

PPP leaders lambast ruling party as it completes two years in power

Eidul Azha has huge multiplier effect on economy as it benefits many industries

Pakistan’s economy may get boost if govt engages with China in turning deserts green

Labourers too scared to return with grim implications for crumbling economy

World Bank stresses greater export participation by Pakistani firms to boost recovery

Investors cheer declining Covid-19 infections, anticipate lifting of lockdowns completely

Aims to promote mechanisation, enhance per acre crop output

Draws cabinet’s attention to issue of appointing professionals in top positions

Urge PTI govt to eliminate levy from local product or impose duty on imports

Govt to provide legal base for helping other countries in investigations