Economic indicators show positive growth in first half
ISLAMABAD: Despite several challenges, the prudent strategy adopted by the incumbent government helped achieve the macroeconomic stability and now the economy is on...
Despite rising banks, US stocks split
NEW YORK: Wall Street has tread water on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average finishing lower for the second day in...
Global markets mixed as Wall Street treads water
NEW YORK: Global stock indices finished mainly higher on Friday as Wall Street ended split despite healthy bank profits and another record...
Dar, Google director discuss collaboration for economic digitalisation
Google Director Ann Lavin called on Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Thursday and discussed the possibilities of her company’s collaboration in...
Empress Market: Disadvantaged minorities without a level playing field
Clad in a vibrant Banarasi saree with a messy braided hairdo, Manisha Patel stood at her fixed spot amidst the early morning...
PM’s new package: Trick or treat for textile industry?
Syeda Masooma
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced a package of incentives worth Rs 180 billion on Tuesday, aimed at reviving falling exports of...
Dar vows digitalization to increase access to financial services
Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday said that the government was determined to promote digitalization all across the country for...
SECP approves simplified regulatory framework for mutual funds distributors
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Monday approved simplified certification and regulatory requirements for distributors selling mutual funds unit...
PSX enters 2017 with bullish trend, surpasses 48,000 marks for first time
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday successfully continued its bullish trend in 2017 with massive induction of 517 points to surpass 48,000...
Landa Bazaar Feels The Heat
Ayaz-ud Din was sitting on his pushcart of second hand garments, commonly known as ‘Landa,’ and gazing at passer-by’s. He is looking...
Dar directs FBR to facilitate the voluntary tax payers/filers
Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for measures to facilitate the voluntary...
Coping with the ‘overvalued’ exchange rate dilemma
Exchange rate management is considered as one of the most critical aspects of economic policymaking, particularly in countries that are vulnerable to...
“Pakistan’s stock market likely to get $1bn worth of IPOs till 2018”
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) may receive new Initial Public Offers (IPOs) of above $1 billion from different power generation and distribution companies...
The grey economy of our black tea
Drawing attention of his friends, Naveed Pasha expresses his frustration over the poor state of education in the city at his favorite...
Pakistan’s capital market up for another big liquidity event, analyst report
KSE-100 Index rallies 1.75 percent ahead of Nasdaq delegation’s visit
The selloff of up to 40 percent stakes of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)...