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
Business & Economy Published 20 Aug, 2022 10:34pm Tariff Policy Board to come up with new regulatory rates soon: Miftah Ismail Finance minister says govt has issued SRO to reverse ban on import of luxury items in order to meet international obligations
Technology Published 19 Aug, 2022 06:54pm CarFirst latest startup to shut down operations in Pakistan Launched in late 2016, CarFirst acted as a middleman, buying cars from consumers and selling them to dealers through online auctions
Business & Economy Published 18 Aug, 2022 04:35pm Rupee ends day with marginal drop against dollar Closes at 214.95 in inter-bank market on Thursday
Pakistan Published 06 Aug, 2022 06:37pm Punjab governor swears in 21-member cabinet Yasmin Rashid gets health portfolio while Muraad Raas has been appointed education minister
Business & Economy Published 30 Jul, 2022 09:23pm Coalition govt saved Pakistan from default at cost of political capital: Miftah Finance minister says Imran Khan responsible for economic mess
Business & Economy Published 30 Jul, 2022 06:49pm Experts see Pakistan’s inflation rate topping 24% in July Rupee depreciation, high energy tariffs, and seasonality in prices of edible items will contribute to high CPI reading
Pakistan Published 29 Jul, 2022 06:30pm Govt, opposition have agreed to election in October: Sheikh Rasheed Early election, caretaker setup among politician's latest predictions
Business & Economy Updated 29 Jul, 2022 05:41pm Rupee breaks losing streak, closes at Rs239.37 against dollar Rising political and economic stress has kept the rupee on the receiving end against the US dollar
Technology Published 28 Jul, 2022 05:49pm Pakistan’s DealCart announces it has raised $4.5mn in pre-seed funding Company enables users to buy everyday essentials, locally manufactured products and fresh produce in groups
Business & Economy Published 27 Jul, 2022 09:53pm Pakistan’s current account deficit hits $2.28bn in June Cumulative deficit for FY22 stands at $17.4bn, 517% higher on a yearly basis
Business & Economy Updated 26 Jul, 2022 06:00pm Rupee falls to historic low, closes near 233 against US dollar Pakistan's $33.5-billion external financing needs are fully met for financial year 2022/23, says SBP
Business & Economy Updated 25 Jul, 2022 05:57pm Rupee falls relentlessly, closes near 230 against US dollar Ongoing political and economic uncertainty continue to take toll on currency
Pakistan Published 24 Jul, 2022 09:08pm KE suspends power supply in some areas as Karachi continues to receive monsoon rains Power will be restored when water levels subside, says the K-Electric
Business & Economy Published 23 Jul, 2022 11:49pm Pakistan’s financing needs fully met for this year, says SBP chief Dr Murtaza Syed reiterates that 'unwarranted' market concerns about country's financial position will dissipate in weeks
Business & Economy Published 23 Jul, 2022 03:19pm Govt appoints 10 new SBP directors after Cabinet green light The federal government appoints 10 directors for the SBP BoD after approval by the Cabinet on Thursday
Business & Economy Updated 22 Jul, 2022 04:34pm Concerns about Pakistan’s economic condition are being unfairly overblown: SBP Pakistan needs $33.5b during ongoing fiscal year, while available financing stands at $35.9b
Business & Economy Published 22 Jul, 2022 03:52pm Rupee’s downward slide continues amid political uncertainty Expert says sanity in Punjab Assembly not only crucial for political but rupee stability as well
Business & Economy Published 19 Jul, 2022 04:05pm Fitch downgrades Pakistan’s outlook to negative, sees ‘considerable risks’ to IMF programme Renewed political volatility could undermine authorities' fiscal and external adjustment, it says
Business & Economy Published 19 Jul, 2022 03:34pm Rupee continues to take a hammering, hits 224 against US dollar Depreciates Rs8.8 or nearly 4% in inter-bank market
Business & Economy Updated 18 Jul, 2022 07:06pm KSE-100 plunges over 700 points over powerful Punjab uncertainty Closes below 41,400 level on Monday