Bank of Khyber

Why is the Bank of Khyber faltering?

Profitability takes a hit due to increase in policy rate, branch network expansion and power struggle within the management

IMF seeks additional details on power sector from Pakistani side

The PM had recently said that the govt will soon announce relief measures without defying international commitments.

Pakistan businesses fear default still imminent, Gallup Survey reveals

This survey is the 10th edition of a quarterly Business Confidence Survey conducted by Gallup Pakistan

Public debt has exceeded 60% of GDP limit under the FRDL Act

The Government’s Total Public Debt stood at Rs 59.247 trillion in March 2023

Future of fuel prices bleak as global crude peaks for 2023 

In under 24 hours of petroleum prices being revised, Pakistan has woken up to a roaring global crude market

Yearly inflation drops to 27.4% in August, but challenges loom ahead

Increased fuel costs and dollar rate indicate higher future inflation.

Toyota records lowest final earnings since Covid 

The company has ended its financial year with a final earning of Rs 9.6 billion 

Steel sector continues to grumble

The PALSP has raised alarms over the authorities' lack of effective measures to counter the menace of smuggling.

Caretakers brace for impact 

The economy is worse than they thought. Have the caretakers bitten off more than they can chew? 

Amid public outcry, electricity rates expected to surge by Rs1.58 per unit under FCA of July

NEPRA official said that the Sahiwal coal based plants had imported coal when prices were high at $400 per ton.

Rupee falls near Rs325 against US dollar in open market

Spread between the buy and sell rate of the dollar widens in the interbank, reflecting market volatility. 
Medicines

More than 120 life-saving medicines vanish from Lahore pharmacies

There seems to be no end in sight for patients in the provincial capital as vital meds for diabetes, heart conditions, and liver disease among 120 that are unavailable. 

As rupee freefalls, differing exchange rates may land govt in hot water with IMF

The rupee closed at Rs 303.05 against the dollar in the interbank market, and was being sold as high as Rs 323 by exchange companies.

Battle for K-Electric heats up

Statement comes following both parties having declared victory in the Cayman Grand Court’s ruling about K-Electric’s board of directors 

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) suspends Pakistan for non-payment of subscription fee

ISO had outlined the process for membership restoration upon clearing the outstanding fee.