As military tensions rise between Pakistan, Iran, both official and unofficial trade remains unaffected
Trading has continued across the border and so has smuggling. But could that change in the days to come?Â
Pakistan-UAE strengthen partnership with multibillion-dollar infrastructure deal
UAE commits $3bn to Pakistan's Railways and Economic ZonesÂ
Pakistan records current account surplus of $397m in December 2023: SBP
This positive trend is due to the efforts and strategies implemented by the bank to stabilize its financial standing.
Pakistan’s investment bonds draw Rs157bn, yields show notable decrease
In the last PIB auction, the SBP had raised a substantial Rs396.57bn
SECP proposes amendments to NBFC Rules 2003 for public input
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has released a draft proposing amendments to the Non-Banking Finance Companies (Establishment &...
Chinese banks throw a curveball in $600mn loan talks with Pakistan. Are we surprised?
The new conditions set forth indicate that the Chinese might not always bail Pakistan out
Pakistan faces rising inflation for third consecutive week, SPI climbs 1.36%
In a continuing trend of economic challenges, Pakistan's inflation rate has escalated for the third consecutive week. The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)...
SMEs propel economy with 40% GDP contribution, Senate Committee
5.2mn small and medium enterprises serve as the economy’s backbone
IMF approves second tranche for Pakistan following successful economic reform review
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded the first review of Pakistan's economic reform program, a significant milestone...
Reko Diq’s logistical challenges cast shadows on promised wealth
RMDC reluctant to use Gwadar port for shipping ores; alternate routes prove to be no better
Monetary Mayhem: Consequences of flushing the economy with money supplyÂ
SBP’s latest OMOs indicate towards the govt’s never-ending appetite for deficit financing through fresh money
Pakistan seeks rollover of $2bn loan from UAE as maturing debt looms
In a bid to manage its financial obligations, Pakistan has formally approached the United Arab Emirates (UAE) seeking the rollover of a...
CDWP meeting recommends development projects worth Rs 358.8bn to ECNECÂ
ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) meeting, under the leadership of Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan, witnessed the approval...
Are the National Highway Authority’s losses really as bad as they’re being made out to be?
The NHA has accumulated Rs 1.2 trillion in losses in four years but the magic word is depreciationÂ
Pakistan witnesses a 34% reduction in trade deficit in the first half of FY24
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's trade deficit saw a significant contraction by 34% in the first half of the current fiscal year (1HFY24), according to...