‘Digital Pakistan’ in a coma: What is the cost of the broadband shut down?
The three days of internet outage have affected gig-workers, freelancers, PoS machines, and telco operators alike.Â
Legalising more bilateral trade, Pakistan and Iran to open Pishin border
Pak-Iran also discuss aviation, trade, and IP Gas project
ECC approves Rs153m grant for payment court fee of dispute with India
Committee also approves execution of settlement agreement with Hotel Union and New York city govt in Roosevelt Hotel case
Another day, another bank wants to transition to Islamic Banking
Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited, an agricultural lender, plans on converting to Islamic banking
Pakistan’s deepening political crisis douses hopes for IMF relief
LONDON/KARACHI: The political crisis engulfing Pakistan is eroding hopes that the South Asian country can get its much needed programme with the...
Could the bull-headed decision to arrest Imran Khan finally tip Pakistan towards default?
As former prime minister Imran Khan was pushed, manhandled, and shoved into the back of a rangers vehicle and hurried away into...
Summit Bank requests PSX to adjust its capital
Bank pays Rs 85 million to update it’s capital by way of issuing ordinary shares
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...
ECC approves Rs13.2b TSG for Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Company Ltd.
ISLAMABAD:Â The Economic Coordination of Cabinet has approved a Rs13.2 billion Technical Supplementary Grant in favor of Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Company Limited (PMRCL),...
Pakistan fails to satisfy IMF in maintaining forex reserves
Fund wants Pakistan to improve import cover to at least two months, equivalent to $6b
NADRA collaborates with Virtual Remittance Gateway to enhance digital payments ecosystem
With the new collaboration, users can pay their utility bills, NIS fees, obtain NIMS certificates and perform interoperable financial transactions in a hassle-free manner
The diesel smuggling racket and it’s long shadowÂ
As petrol prices continue to soar and inflation hits all-time high in Pakistan, the demand for cheap, imported, petroleum products has risen dramaticallyÂ
Why was the first quarter of 2023 remarkable for the banking sector of Pakistan?
Banks enjoy increased income on the back of increased interest rates, low-cost deposits and the reversal of additional ADR-based tax
Pakistan bailout review to conclude once financing in place: IMF
WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is working with Pakistani authorities to conclude a ninth review of a bailout programme, its mission...
Has Pakistan complied with all prior actions of the IMF?
The board demands yet another interest rate hike, as per reports.