economy

NEPRA chief underlines need for ramping up investment in reliable energy supply

Kakar says task force to determine sizes of federal, provincial governments

Seek representation in SIFC committees, task forces

Pakistan’s youth bulge provides unprecedented opportunity to expand capacity of economy

OCAC warns of potential threat these guidelines pose to local refineries

Local currency hits all-time low of 305.6 against greenback

Fears arise these directors may initiate politically motivated schemes

Exporters halt consignments over 20% new duty

Mulls slashing development spending, particularly expenses on provincial schemes

Currency drops 0.35% to Rs303.05 vs dollar as govt targets smugglers

Purchasing power of rupee to fall even further, and much rapidly than before

Malnutrition, driven by factors like poverty and inflation, hinders economic growth and human potential in Pakistan

Will bring undocumented economy and people to tax net, says PM

There needs to be stern message and action if dollar hoarding has started again

Deficiency can be traced to institutions driving economy that are run by bureaucrats

Foreign inflows into PSX and debt market surge 19% or Rs54b

Says regulators have failed to stop sale of cheap, smuggled cigarettes

Deficit stands at $809m for July compared to surplus in past four months

PBS data shows prices of 32 commodities go up in outgoing week

Market concerned about global demand growth

Currency drops to three-month low with fears of further depreciation

Immediate relief from default Looms as experts debate long-term efficacy and political ramifications of IMF programme

Rupee gains 1.55 against USD in inter-bank market, experts hopeful of upward projection in backdrop of IMF loan

Market witnesses powerful rally as positive momentum continues

It will then generate liquidity from them to revive economy

Move will make Pakistan’s debt sustainable in longer run

Foreign Minister Bilawal exchanges views on Russia-Ukraine war and Afghanistan in phone call with secretary of state

Rules out more levy on agri, construction sectors

PM assures Georgieva Islamabad will not violate terms of deal

Pakistani currency gains Rs2.38 against US dollar, trades at Rs275.34 in interbank market

Dar thanks kingdom for depositing amount in SBP; rupee rises against US dollar

Shehbaz jubilant over 'extraordinary' PSX gains

Shehbaz to push for restructuring of international financial institutions at summit

Experts call for promoting industrialisation, renewable energy sources

New Global Financial Pact to reimagine global financing in push for global debt, climate reform

Focus should have been on cutting expenses, broadening tax base

PTI leader expresses concern over budget falling short of IMF requirements

$6.5b EEF loan hangs in balance ahead of FY24 Budget set to be presented tomorrow

Finance minister promises reforms for the country’s 'long-term improvement'

Recovering by 5.5% Pakistani currency drops to Rs295 against US dollar in open-market

Says 'Plan B' always an option; hopeful to reach an agreement with global money lender before new budget presented

Business leaders urge government to collaborate with community ahead of upcoming budget

Slowdown in exports, imports signals ominous challenges ahead for policymakers

Malpass points out rising rates, high debt choking investments

Two bank defaults in the United States had shaken the world financial system

Call for protecting export-oriented industries to save economy

90% of businesses surveyed believe country is headed in the wrong direction

Forecasts highest inflation, 2nd lowest GDP growth in 46 Asian nations

Business leaders urge both govt and opposition to mend bridges for sake of economy

Perhaps average age of policymakers needs to come down from 70s to 40s