FeaturedThe rate cycle has pulled the plug on private credit. Is there any recourse?
High policy rate deter private sector borrowing while banks divert liquidity towards government securities
Feb 25, 2024
M
Mariam Umar Farooq
The author is a business journalist and a member of the staff. She can be reached at [email protected]
87Articles
Share:
Published Work(87 articles)
Featured
FeaturedCan Easypaisa sustain post-Telenor’s exit?
With Telenor Pakistan’s sale to PTCL, key synergies between the bank and telco evaporate
Feb 18, 2024
EconomyWith the economy at a standstill, what lies ahead for an elected govt?
The PTI has emerged as the single largest political force in the country. The PML-N is trying to play spoil-sport. Whoever assumes power has an unenviable task ahead
Feb 9, 2024
EconomyCan any major political party address inflation? Elevated price levels raise concerns
The latest CPI data shows a deceleration in the inflation rate, yet price levels remain significantly high
Feb 3, 2024
EconomySBP maintains policy rate at 22%, citing high inflation
SBP governor says real interest rate remains “significantly” positive on a 12-month forward-looking basis, hinting at a potential rate cut in the coming months
Jan 30, 2024
HeadlinesCan a premature rate cut threaten the rupee's stability?
The rupee remains vulnerable to external and domestic risks
Jan 28, 2024
FeaturedHas the policy rate peaked or will the SBP wait out an impending round of inflation?
Market sentiment suggests potential rate cuts, yet contingencies remain
Jan 21, 2024
HeadlinesBanks continue process of establishing exchange companies
After Meezan Bank, Faysal Bank receives a certificate of incorporation from the SECP for its exchange subsidiary
Jan 17, 2024
EconomyChinese banks throw a curveball in $600mn loan talks with Pakistan. Are we surprised?
The new conditions set forth indicate that the Chinese might not always bail Pakistan out
Jan 13, 2024
EconomyMonetary Mayhem: Consequences of flushing the economy with money supply
SBP’s latest OMOs indicate towards the govt’s never-ending appetite for deficit financing through fresh money
Jan 9, 2024
FeaturedThe bleach wars: How Descon Oxychem triumphed while Sitara Peroxide struggled to stay afloat
While Sitara scrambled to keep its operations running, Descon amassed market share and doubled its profits
Jan 8, 2024
FeaturedBlowing hot and cold: banks and the government at loggerheads over windfall tax
Banks retaliate to 40% additional income tax on foreign exchange which could have generated a revenue of more than Rs 40 billion for the cash-strapped government
Dec 24, 2023