SBP 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

Caretaker Finance Minister urges doubling Tax-to-GDP ratio for development goals

Customs reform urgency stressed by Finance Minister at World Customs Day event

Pakistan’s IT services exports reach $1.15bn, marking 5.89% growth in FY 2023-24 first five months

Call center services propel Pakistan's IT exports, recording 11.11% increase
Loans

Pakistan seeks loan extension from China to ease economic strain

The significance of this extension lies in the secure deposit of $4bn in loans, effectively alleviating Pakistan's external payments burden.

IMF tranche propels Pakistan’s forex reserves to $8.27bn

The total liquid foreign currency reserves of Pakistan, including the reserves held by banks other than the SBP, stood at $13.341bn

Interest rate uncertainty prevails as SBP’s MPC prepares for crucial meeting

Speculation rife over potential rate cut as SBP's policy committee gears up for meeting in January

KSE-100 index gains over 300 points amid positive investor sentiment

This rally at the PSX is a clear indication of the strengthening investor confidence in Pakistan's economic environment

PML-N leads in economic performance over past 30 years, Bloomberg analysis shows

The Bloomberg report provides a crucial insight into the economic performances under different political leaderships

Finance Minister hails World Bank’s increased financial support for Pakistan

Enhanced WB aid to empower Pakistan's vulnerable populations and microfinance

IMF cuts Pakistan’s external financing estimate for FY 2023-24

Pakistan's economic outlook brightens as IMF reduces financing requirement

PSX set for Rs100bn Sukuk bond auction

Islamabad International Airport, valued at over Rs 203 billion serves as the asset backing these bonds

Business community demands reduction in interest rate

SBP and GoP urged to make sure that industries flourish

SBP enforces new measures to control US dollar transactions

Pakistan tightens currency controls, biometric verification required for large dollar transactions

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves drop as SBP repays debts

The total liquid foreign reserves, which include holdings by commercial banks, currently stand at $13.15bn