Govt urged to frame economic policies in consultation with chambers
PESHAWAR: Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Fuad Ishaq emphasised the need of holding consultation with chambers and stakeholders before framing...
Former Sindh governor alleges Ishaq Dar for reversing privatisation of loss-making SOEs
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader and former governor of Sindh Muhammad Zubair said that the privatisation process for three state-owned entities - Pakistan...
Is China really ready to revise its FTA with Pakistan?
Joint review committee of FTA yet to discuss implementation status and issues regarding amendments
SBP maintains policy rate at 22%, in line with market expectations
Despite the increase in headline inflation in November, SBP expects inflation to decline in the next half of fiscal year 2024
Govt approves ordinance aimed at facilitating the privatization process
In a significant development, the federal caretaker government in Pakistan has decided to issue a presidential ordinance to prevent constitutionally-established high courts...
Advances to Deposit Ratio (ADR) records decline in November 2023
The Advances to Deposit Ratio (ADR) stood at 44.64%, reflecting a monthly decrease of 43 basis points and a yearly decline of...
2,234 new companies registered in November 2023 with SECP
ISLAMABAD:Â The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 2,234 new companies in November 2023, showing a growth of 8% as...
The govt is making changes to how it raises debt. Here’s why
The cabinet has approved agreements with Capital Market Infrastructure Institutions to change the government's approach to debt management. Â
PSX gives compulsory buyback direction to Dewan Auto. What does it mean for the company and its shareholders?Â
The company has been asked to buy back its shares but what purpose does it serve?
Pakistan’s debt rises by 24.45% YoY to Rs62.48tr in October
Domestic debt and liabilities grew by 23.44% year-on-year in October 2023, driven by the issuance of bonds and treasury bills, while the unfunded debt and domestic liabilities declined.
SBP injects Rs454.6bn into market through OMOs
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) conducted two types of Open Market Operations (OMOs) on December 5, 2023, in which it injected...
Germany’s KfW development Bank to invest in Pakistan’s power, health sectors
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Economic Affairs and KfW, the German government’s development bank, solidified their partnership on Monday with the signing of...
Annual inflation for the month of November recorded at 29.2%
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s year-on-year inflation for the month of November clocked in at 29.2 %. This figure was revealed in data released by the...
CCP greenlights Chinese company’s acquisition of renewable energy projectÂ
ISLAMABAD: China's CNNP Rich Energy Co. Ltd. strategically enters Pakistan's renewable energy market through its wholly owned subsidiary, M/s. CRE International Co....
Ambitious first-ever IT export strategy unveiled
ISLAMABAD: Dr. Umar Saif, the Caretaker Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications, unveiled Pakistan's inaugural IT Export Strategy (ITeS) at a ceremony...