IPPs

Govt to address Chinese IPPs’ dues ahead of CPEC committee meeting, PM’s Beijing trip

With the government facing nearly Rs550 billion ($1.98 billion) in outstanding payments to Chinese Independent Power Producers (IPPs), there are plans to...

OGRA slashes LPG price by Rs 11.88/KG for May

Domestic cylinder will see a price drop of Rs 140 and commercial cylinder by Rs 539
HBL Microfinance Bank

HBL approves equity investment of Rs6bn in its microfinance subsidiary 

Investment is fully aligned with all regulatory requirements and has received the nod from HBL’s shareholders

Indus Motor Company temporarily halts production due to supply chain issues

Production facilities will be closed from May 2 to May 8, 2024

Govt implements new financial controls to manage public funds

New rules aim to consolidate funds and reduce fiscal deficit, aligning with international financial guidelines
K-ELECTRIC

Consumers to bear the brunt as K-Electric seeks upto Rs18.57/unit hike under FCA

Power utility files an FCA request based on three scenarios 

Jazz completes Pakistan’s first-ever telecom Sukuk at Rs15bn

Milestone issuance to boost Shariah-compliant instruments, supporting digital expansion.

IMF approves final $1.1bn tranche for Pakistan

SBA provided a policy anchor to address domestic and external imbalances as well as a framework for financial support from multilateral and bilateral partners, says global lender

Pakistan mulls introducing digital currency

McKinsey to facilitate comprehensive digitalisation of the economy, says finance minister

Pakistan’s economy is on the path to recovery: Governor SBP

Global shocks faced by Pakistan become more and more complex: Governor SBP Jameel Ahmed

KIA Stonic EX+ sees unprecedented 24% price reduction 

Stonic EX+ is now priced at Rs 4,767,000, down by Rs 1,513,000 from the previous price of Rs 6,280,000

SBP maintains policy rate at 22% for seventh consecutive session

Macroeconomic stabilisation measures are contributing to considerable improvement in both inflation and external position, notes MPC

PSX’s KSE-100 plunges over 1000 points due to divided sentiments on policy rate

MPC and IMF board meetings ignite selling pressure at PSX

TPL, Abhi to submit binding offer to acquire majority stake in FINCA Microfinance Bank

Transaction will remain subject to obtaining all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals 

Mari Petroleum approves Rs2.5bn investment in its mining subsidiary 

Investment will be made in tranches in two years by subscribing to the right issue of MMC shares