EconomyFDI rises to over $220m in January Arshad KhanFebruary 21, 2023October 2, 20250FDI drops 44.2% in first seven months of current fiscal year. FDI rises to over $220m in January. China, one…
BusinessLatest price of Toyota cars after rate hike Arshad KhanFebruary 14, 2023October 2, 20250The auto industry has been badly affected in recent months, with companies shutting down production plants. Latest price of Toyota…
BusinessInflation accelerates to 27.6% in January — highest since May 1975 Arshad KhanFebruary 1, 2023October 2, 20250Consumer prices rise due to supply constraints for food products. Inflation accelerates to 27.6% in January — highest since May…
BusinessHonda increases motorbike prices by up to Rs30,000 (Check new rates here) Arshad KhanJanuary 31, 2023October 2, 20251The auto sector has been under severe crisis amid the devaluation of currency. Honda increases motorbike prices by up to…
EconomyMiftah Ismail says dollar cap caused $3bn loss Arshad KhanJanuary 27, 2023October 2, 20253Would have been better if 9th review was passed in Oct, says Miftah. Miftah Ismail says dollar cap caused $3bn…
EconomyRupee takes a hammering, falls to historic low of 255 against dollar in interbank Arshad KhanJanuary 26, 2023October 2, 20252Dollar down over Rs24.11 in interbank and more than Rs12 in open market. Rupee takes a hammering, falls to historic…
BusinessRupee falls in open market after exchange cap removal Arshad KhanJanuary 25, 2023October 2, 20250Dollar closes at 243 in open market. Interbank sees meagre change. Rupee falls in open market after exchange cap removal….
EconomyGovt raises Naya Pakistan Certificate’s markup rates for foreign investments Arshad KhanJanuary 21, 2023October 2, 20250Rate of return is now 7% for 3-month investments of $1,000. Govt raises Naya Pakistan Certificate’s markup rates for foreign…
EconomyIllegal channels: Pakistan’s remittances fall 19% to $2bn in Dec Arshad KhanJanuary 13, 2023October 2, 20250Remittances decline 11% to $14.052 billion in first half of FY23. Illegal channels: Pakistan’s remittances fall 19% to $2bn in…
EconomySmuggling of US dollars to Afghanistan harming Pakistan’s economy: currency dealer Arshad KhanDecember 27, 2022June 21, 20261About $2bn goes to Afghanistan in form of official, unofficial trade. Smuggling of US dollars to Afghanistan harming Pakistan’s economy:…