SBP injects Rs35.5b into money market

SBP on Friday injected Rs35.5 billion into money market for seven days as reverse repo purchase through its open market operation.

SBP may increase 50bps to 7 per cent discount rate, analysts suggest

Market analysts expect a hike of further 200bps in 2nd half of 2018, which will take SBP’s policy rate to 8.5 per cent by December 2018

Slow internet services in Gwadar thwarting China’s aspirations: Report

The customs authority online system in Gwadar is plagued by delays due to slow internet connectivity said Jamaldini

Apple launches $300 million clean energy fund in China

The investment from the iPhone maker, which will be made along with 10 suppliers including Pegatron Corp and Wistron Corp over a four-year period, also comes as the United States and China lock horns over trade

China’s record trade surplus with U.S. risks further inflaming trade tensions

China’s trade surplus with the United States, which is at the centre of the tariff tussle, widened to a record monthly high of $28.97 billion, up from $24.58 billion in May, according to calculations based on official data going back to 2008

Dollar-denominated bond investors seek govt permission to trade them at PSX

Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) permission is necessary for listing the bonds at the stock exchange

Pak-China fibre optic cable set for opening today

The projects total cost is projected at $44 million and 85 percent of the loan has been provided by Exim Bank of China at a discounted rate

Railway project progress under CPEC discussed between Pakistan, China

A delegation of Chinese consortium in terms of Framework Agreement called on Ministry of Railways Chairman Muhammad Javed Anwar in Islamabad on Thursday and discussed progress on ML-I (Karachi-Peshawar) project.

Finance Ministry to provide ‘real picture’ of public debt: Shamshad

Dr Shamshad said public debt mainly increased due to fiscal deficit, IMF loan, balance of payments requirements and rupee depreciation against the dollar.

Pakistan’s foreign reserves fall by $309m to $9480m

Foreign exchange reserves held by SBP decreased by $309 million to $9,480 million due to external debt and other official payments, SBP noted.

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...

SECP approves PICIC Investment, Growth Fund conversion into open-end funds

KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the conversion of PICIC Investment Fund and PICIC Growth Fund being...

Pakistani banks urged to comply with EU’s GDPR rules, ensure cyber safety

KARACHI: Pakistani banks need to operate in compliance with the European Union's (EU) new personal data protection rules, as ignorance may lead...

SBP tightens access to foreign exchange as dollar reserves drop

Pakistan’s central bank has increased the amount of red tape needed to access dollars

SBP governor to unveil monetary policy decision on Saturday

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Tariq Bajwa will unveil the Monetary Policy Decision at a press conference on Saturday, July 14, 2018.