US regulator sues top crypto exchange Binance, CEO for ‘willful evasion’
The world's biggest crypto exchange Binance and its CEO and founder Changpeng Zhao were sued by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on...
Analysts blame political uncertainty, investigation against bank heads for market crash
The KSE-100 index was down by 995.66 points on Monday, July 9 as uncertainty prevailed in the market as heads of three banks face investigation in the Supreme Court (SC) coupled with the general political unrest post-SC’s Friday's verdict sentencing the former prime minister Nawaz Sharif.
CPEC to ensure prosperity in Pakistan: Governor
LAHORE: Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana said on Monday that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would prove to be a game changer and ensure...
Treasury confirms U.S. default as early as June 1 without debt ceiling hike
The U.S. Treasury Department reiterated Monday it expects to be able to pay the U.S. government's bills only through June 1 without a debt...
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...
Is biotechnology the future of agriculture in Pakistan?
Due to the adoption of hybrid maize seeds by farmers, average yields of maize across Punjab have increased from 14 maunds per acre...
Ahead of budget, is the FPCCI off tangent?
On 25th May 2021, four of the country’s leading newspapers carried an appeal to the Honorable Prime Minister. Unlike the annual pre-budget industry lobbying,...
Will the stock exchange breathe a sigh of relief after Panamagate verdict?
Lahore: It has been a tumultuous few months for the country, as the Panamagate scandal had viciously gripped the country and media frenzy surrounding...
Slowdown in venture capital funding spells trouble for Pakistan’s startups
Writing for Dawn, author Mutaher Khan explains that the startup ecosystem in Pakistan was thriving just over a year ago, with investment surging more...
If not IMF, then what?
The ninth review of Pakistan’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme has become a bit of a running joke – even though, for the country,...
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...
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...
Market Daily: A glimmer of hope for investors at PSX, up 261.42 points
LAHORE: Driven by Thursday’s inertia, the KSE 100 index was off to a weak start at open and after falling to fresh lows the...
Transport corridor projects to create economic surplus: WB report
ISLAMABAD: A report launched by the World Bank Group (WB) here on Thursday revealed that investment in transport corridors is expected to create large...
Investors await financial assistance, remain undeterred by EM Review Â
The Pakistan Stock Exchange closed the week at 41,661 points, increasing (+0.66 per cent) from the previous week. The average daily turnover saw an...
