What is the story behind the Al-Qadir trust case that Imran Khan has been arrested for?
LAHORE: It finally happened. The almost year-long efforts to arrest former prime minister Imran Khan came to an end in the hustle...
The FATF ‘grey list’ means more trouble for Pakistan than you think
At Profit, we have normally tried to stay away from politics as much as possible in our coverage of Pakistan’s economy. This...
Why the Pakistan Banao Certificates are a bad investment
My first job out of college was at a brokerage firm in New York whose offices were just two blocks north of...
How the private sector killed off the MQM
The political party died when its reason for existence – securing access to middle-class government jobs – was made redundant by a rising private sector
KSA extends $1.2b deferred oil payment facility till Feb 2024
Pakistan imports oil on deferred payment basis worth $50m every month
Has CPEC hit a major roadblock?
China’s infrastructure building spree across the nation seems to have been halted due to Pakistan’s inability to pay its loans
Pakistan, US vow to continue joint efforts for economic growth, energy security
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to promoting economic growth, energy security, partnership in long-term flood rehabilitation...
PTI needs to deliver “tangible” economic improvements to retain its high popularity: Fitch Solutions
It stated downside risks to policy-making are rising due to a united opposition and enactment in the country
KSA to auction indebted billionaire’s real estate
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will auction real estate owned by indebted billionaire Maan al-Sanea and his company starting next month to help repay billions...
Seven Pakistani entities added to US export control list
The United States has added seven Pakistani companies to a list of foreign entities that are subject to stringent export control measures,...
Gold prices shatter record highs amid political turmoil
LAHORE: Gold prices on Tuesday reached yet another all-time high as investors moved towards the precious metal due to the political uncertainty...
FATF grey-listing does not affect Pakistan’s ability to borrow: IMF deputy director
The grey-listing of Pakistan by the global watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has no direct consequences for its ability to borrow...
Economic Survey 2017-18: Govt blames political uncertainty for missing growth targets
Miftah says highest growth rate of 5.79 per cent achieved in 13 years. Ahsan says all promises made by his party in its manifesto fulfilled.
Russian oil shipment expected to reach soon: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced that cheap oil imported from Russia is expected to arrive in Pakistan soon.
Sharif was...
Revisions in aid to Pakistan unlikely to shake its finances: Moody’s
LAHORE: International rating agency Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) has maintained that Trump administration’s revision of US military aid is highly unlikely to...