Business & Economy Updated 03 Jun, 2022 12:11pm Govt jacks up petrol price by another Rs30 per litre Miftah Ismail says government still bearing losses despite massive increase in prices
World Published 01 Jun, 2022 07:45pm Crisis-hit Sri Lanka seeking $3bn under IMF Extended Fund Facility A $3 billion deal would represent almost four times the country’s quota with the IMF
Business & Economy Published 01 Jun, 2022 02:32pm Pakistan’s inflation reaches 13.8% in May CPI inflation in urban areas increases 12.4% on a year-on-year basis
Pakistan Updated 01 Jun, 2022 02:35am Pakistan may consider buying Russian oil if no threat of sanctions: Miftah Ismail The minister says Pakistan has asked Ukraine and Russia to sell it wheat at cheaper rates
Pakistan Published 28 May, 2022 06:38pm Train fares may increase by 20 per cent Pakistan Railways say latest hike in fuel prices may lead to spike
Pakistan Published 28 May, 2022 12:23pm Increased petrol price with a ‘heavy heart’: PM Shehbaz Says Rs28b per month has been allocated to provide relief to the low-income households
Business & Economy Published 27 May, 2022 10:48am PSX jumps over 850 points in intra-day trading as govt jacks up petrol price Analysts say hike in prices of petroleum products could help revive IMF programme
Business & Economy Published 26 May, 2022 04:38pm Rupee sees another low day against US dollar, closes at Rs202.01 in inter-bank Talks between Pakistan and IMF in Doha remained inconclusive
Business & Economy Updated 26 May, 2022 12:20pm IMF to Pakistan: No more money until you end petrol, energy subsidy Fuel and power subsidies remain an issue as Washington-based lender points out deviations from agreed policies
Business & Economy Published 25 May, 2022 04:03pm Sri Lankan shares end lower as industrials weigh The crisis-hit nation scrambling to put an economic policy framework
Business & Economy Published 25 May, 2022 03:46pm Woes continue: Rupee hits 202 against dollar in intra-day trading Rising political noise, delay in resumption of IMF programme continue to dent sentiment in inter-bank market.
Pakistan Updated 23 May, 2022 08:47pm Nawaz, Maryam continue to make case for early election PML-N leader says unwise to take on the burden of the previous govt; Maryam says fresh mandate the way to go
Business & Economy Published 23 May, 2022 03:08pm KSE-100 sheds over 700 points in intra-day trading Market expects SBP Monetary Policy Committee to jack up interest rate by 100 bps
Business & Economy Updated 23 May, 2022 11:33am Pakistan hopeful of rollover of deposits from UAE, Saudi Arabia ‘Will return from Doha after signing agreement with IMF,’ says finance minister
▶️ Business & Economy Published 20 May, 2022 07:00am Economist: Pakistan’s crisis can be tackled, but it’s a warzone Yousuf Nazar speaks to Asma Shirazi about the government's difficult choices
Business & Economy Published 19 May, 2022 01:00pm Govt committed to undertake reforms, says Miftah as talks with IMF kick off in Doha The govt understands the current economic woes and has agreed that it will have to take tough decisions, says Miftah
Business & Economy Published 19 May, 2022 12:40pm US dollar breaks records, hits double century against Pakistani rupee in inter-bank trading Lack of clarity on economic and political fronts has continued despite the resumption of talks between IMF and Pakistani authorities
▶️ Programs Updated 19 May, 2022 02:56pm 'We've been told not to raise petrol prices until we plan for Pakistan's poor' Asma Shirazi asks Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik what the government plans to tell the IMF
Business & Economy Updated 18 May, 2022 12:51pm Rupee’s faces another steep fall, trades at Rs197.75 against dollar in inter-bank market Pakistan, IMF talks start in Doha today
Business & Economy Published 17 May, 2022 05:12pm Rupee sinks for ninth successive session, closes at 195.74 in inter-bank trading Downward trend fuelled by economic, political uncertainty; lack of clarity on revival of the $6b IMF programme
Business & Economy Updated 17 May, 2022 01:10pm Dollar continues to jump, reaches Rs195.50 in interbank trade Currency dealers blame trade deficit, political uncertainty, impending IMF programme
Opinion Published 17 May, 2022 07:50am What’s going to happen to petrol, power and your pocket next, Pakistanis The subsidies are ending, the IMF is putting on the squeeze, Uzair Younus writes about what to expect on the economy front
Business & Economy Updated 13 May, 2022 05:54pm Dollar reaches all-time high of Rs193 in interbank trade Economist Khurram Schehzad says situation will be clear in the next 15 to 20 days
Pakistan Updated 13 May, 2022 12:32am Pakistan not going to strike any deal with IMF, says Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Says he was in favor of elections immediately after the no-confidence motion against the former prime minister Imran Khan