Market unshaken despite external woes, gains 13pc QoQ
LAHORE: Despite depleting foreign exchange reserves, Pakistan equities continued its positive trajectory for third consecutive week, gaining 530 points (+1.2 per cent) to close...
The SC ordered the Sindh govt to compensate affectees of anti-encroachment drives. They ignored the orders. What happens now?  Â
The landmark June 2021 Supreme Court verdict not only ordered settlements to be demolished through the anti-encroachment drive, but also that the affectees be rehabilitated substantially.Â
Miftah Ismail, cautions against any form of debt restructuring
Former finance minister Dr. Miftah Ismail has cautioned against any kind of debt restructuring, warning that it would have far-reaching repercussions on Pakistan's economy.
In...
Confused sentiments at PSX as index drops 1.4pc in week
The benchmark KSE-100 index closed on the last trading day of the week at 41,388.88 points, with an increase of +21.5 (+0.05 per cent)...
Buying back bonds: An innovative solution for Pakistan’s financial woes
Writing for The Express Tribune, author AAH Soomro suggests that efficient management of companies and countries requires constant effort to maximize profits and minimize...
Surging unemployment amongst soaring inflationÂ
Writing for Dawn, author Mohiuddin Aazim explains that the recent increase in fuel oil and gas prices is devastating for the majority of Pakistanis....
Pakistan facing obstacles to achieving self-reliance
Writing for Dawn, author Mansoor Hassan Khan discusses Pakistan's external debt and its reliance on multilateral financial institutions (MFIs) and aid agencies for financing.Â
According...
Biden, Modi hail new era for US-India ties and tout deals
U.S. President Joe Biden and Narendra Modi hailed a new era in their countries' relationship after the White House rolled out the red carpet...
Financial sector remains resilient despite tightening of macro-financial conditions: report
State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) annual publication Financial Stability Review (FSR) suggests that the level of overall risks to financial stability, as measured by Financial Vulnerability Index, has bottomed out in the calendar year 2017.
Election 2018: Political parties release specific plans for CPEC
ISLAMABAD: With the General Election 2018 around the corner, almost all major political parties have come up with their respective election manifestos featuring their...
Russians reluctantly embrace Chinese cars after Western brands depart
As the exodus of Western carmakers narrows options for Russian consumers, Chinese automakers are filling the gap, forcing Russians to overcome their reluctance to...
Miftah claims IMF “not interested” in providing Pakistan bailout
Former finance minister Miftah Ismail has claimed that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is "not interested" in providing Pakistan with a bailout package.
Despite Sri...
In surprise move, Shazad Dada is replaced as President and CEO of UBL
Muhammad Jawaid Iqbal appointed as President & CEO of UBL for 3 year tenure
Country’s direct investment dips by 2.8pc to $1.382bn in July-Dec 2017
KARACHI: The country’s Direct Investment (DI) has dipped again by 2.8 per cent to $ 1.382 billion during the first half of the current...
The diesel smuggling racket and it’s long shadowÂ
As petrol prices continue to soar and inflation hits all-time high in Pakistan, the demand for cheap, imported, petroleum products has risen dramaticallyÂ
