EconomyGovt unaware of full scope of current economic crisis: Miftah Ismail Arshad KhanMay 19, 2023October 2, 20251Pakistan’s economic woes are not caused by IMF, former finmin says. Govt unaware of full scope of current economic crisis:…
EconomyPakistan faces default risk without IMF loan: Moody’s Arshad KhanMay 9, 2023October 2, 20254Pakistan financing options beyond June are “highly uncertain”: Moody’s Pakistan faces default risk without IMF loan: Moody’s. Moody’s Investor Service…
BusinessGold surpasses previous high, breaches Rs225,000-mark for first time Arshad KhanMay 4, 2023October 2, 20250The price of gold in the international market rose by $29 to settle at $2,044 per ounce. Gold surpasses previous…
EconomyIMF prepares to discuss Pakistan budget plans as funding lifeline nears Arshad KhanMay 4, 2023October 2, 20254Negotiations over key budget targets are one of last hurdles. IMF prepares to discuss Pakistan budget plans as funding lifeline…
BusinessHonda Atlas extends longest production shutdown till May 15 Arshad KhanApril 28, 2023October 2, 20252This is 4th time Honda has extended plant shut down since March. Honda Atlas extends longest production shutdown till May…
EconomyLargest recipient of ADB: Pakistan took loans worth $5.58bn in 2022 Arshad KhanApril 25, 2023October 2, 20253Amounts received include $2.67bn concessional funding. Largest recipient of ADB: Pakistan took loans worth $5.58bn in 2022. Owing to the…
EconomyCurrent account posts surplus for first time since Nov 2020 Arshad KhanApril 19, 2023October 2, 20250During the last nine months, CAD has declined 74.1% year-on-year. Current account posts surplus for first time since Nov 2020….
EconomyPakistan shares plan to secure $3bn financing with IMF Arshad KhanApril 18, 2023October 2, 20252Islamabad has informed IMF about its plan to secure a $450m RISE-II loan. Pakistan shares plan to secure $3bn financing…
BusinessGold price soars to record high of Rs218,600 per tola Arshad KhanApril 14, 2023October 2, 20250Gold price (24 carats) rises by Rs1,100 per tola and Rs943 per 10 grams. Gold price soars to record high…
NationalBill seeking approval for election funds rejected by NA & Senate committees Arshad KhanApril 13, 2023October 2, 20251Finance ministry refuses to provide funds citing strict IMF conditions. Bill seeking approval for election funds rejected by NA &…