‘Pakistanis to face more difficult times’: PM Shehbaz Sharif
“We faced many challenges when I took oath as the prime minister,” the premier said. ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif…
Pakistan Economy
Rupee breaches 211-a-dollar barrier on delay in revival of IMF programme
“Currency will continue to fall until Pakistan manages to strike a deal IMF,” analyst says. KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee remained…
Finance Minister Leghari unveils Rs3.226trn Punjab budget after long delay
Over Rs500bn to be collected under head of provincial receipts. LAHORE: At last, Punjab’s budget was unveiled by Finance Minister…
Rupee Glides to Historic Low of 206.46 Against US Dollar
Rupee has been losing ground due to the balance of payment crisis & falling foreign exchange reserves, traders said. The…
CM Murad unveils Rs1.7trn Sindh budget for FY23
15pc increase in salaries of govt employees and 5pc in pensions announced. KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on…
Hina to lead Pakistan’s delegation at FATF plenary meeting
Germany is hosting the FATF Plenary meeting in Berlin from 13-17 June. ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina…
Indonesia to supply palm oil to Pakistan
A total of 2.5 million metric tons of edible oil is being supplied to Pakistan from Indonesia. ISLAMABAD: PM Shehbaz…
US Dollar plunges to all time high in interbank
During Zia ul Haq era, the US Dollar elevated for the first time in the history of Pakistan. KARACHI: Further…
Budget 2022-23: KP Govt increases salaries 16 % & pensions 15 %
First time in KP history 63000 employees are being made permanent, Finance Minister said during budget speech. PESHAWAR: The budget…
Punjab govt employees to get up to 30pc pay raise
Budget was prepared after consultations with political & administrative team, CM Punjab said. LAHORE: Punjab government has announced up to…