EconomyS&P Global Ratings downgrades Pakistan’s credit score Arshad KhanDecember 23, 2022October 2, 20251Fitch and Moody’s have already ranked Pakistan’s bonds below investment grade. S&P Global Ratings has downgraded Pakistan’s credit score due…
EconomyPakistan’s remittances drop 14% to $2.1bn in November Arshad KhanDecember 15, 2022October 2, 20250Receipts contract by 4.8% in Nov compared to Oct 2022. Pakistan’s remittances drop 14% to $2.1bn in November. Remittances sent…
BusinessGold reaches historic high of Rs169,650 per tola Arshad KhanDecember 12, 2022October 2, 20251Silver price surpass key level of Rs1,900 per tola. Gold reaches historic high of Rs169,650 per tola. Gold price in…
BusinessGold & silver peak to fresh all-time high in Pakistan Arshad KhanDecember 7, 2022October 2, 20250Gold price settles at an all-time high of Rs164,150 per tola. Gold & silver peak to fresh all-time high in…
EconomySBP’s reserves fall by $134m to $7.8bn Arshad KhanNovember 25, 2022June 21, 20261SBP-held foreign exchange reserves fall 1.7%. SBP’s reserves fall by $134m to $7.8bn. Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the…
EconomyPakistan’s credit default swap shoots up to 92.53% amid political unrest Arshad KhanNovember 22, 2022June 21, 20260Five-year sovereign debt rises to highest-ever level. Pakistan’s credit default swap shoots up to 92.53% amid political unrest. The cost…
EconomyRupee posts historic appreciation against US dollar, recovers by Rs9.59 Arshad KhanAugust 3, 2022November 5, 20252The rupee has recovered for a third consecutive session. Rupee posts historic appreciation against US dollar, recovers by Rs9.59. The…
BusinessRupee nosedives to 239.94 against US dollar Arshad KhanJuly 28, 2022November 5, 20252Political uncertainty dragged local unit to historic low against the foreign currency. Rupee nosedives to 239.94 against US dollar. Amid…
EconomyPakistan & IMF to strike deal after budget approval Arshad KhanJune 26, 2022November 5, 20252Pakistan requests IMF to enhance programme to $8bn instead of $6bn. ISLAMABAD: The talks between the Pakistani authorities and International…
EconomyRupee breaches 211-a-dollar barrier on delay in revival of IMF programme Arshad KhanJune 21, 2022April 2, 20263“Currency will continue to fall until Pakistan manages to strike a deal IMF,” analyst says. KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee remained…