EconomyCommemorative Rs75 banknote available for public Arshad KhanSeptember 30, 2022June 21, 20260The central bank had revealed the design of the banknote during a ceremony. Commemorative Rs75 banknote available for public. The…
EconomySBP modifies foreign exchange regime Arshad KhanSeptember 24, 2022June 21, 20261Move aims to promote documentation in forex transactions, encourage public to use banking channels. SBP modifies foreign exchange regime. The…
EconomyPakistan’s current account deficit shrinks by 42% to $703m Arshad KhanSeptember 22, 2022June 21, 20260SBP cites $0.5b increase in exports; contraction in imports by $0.2b as main reasons. Pakistan’s current account deficit shrinks by…
EconomyPakistan receives $1.16 bn from IMF Arshad KhanSeptember 1, 2022June 21, 20261Earlier this week, the IMF Board had approved the much needed revival of EFF for Pakistan. Pakistan receives $1.16 bn…
BusinessPakistan’s REER falls to 93.2 in July Arshad KhanAugust 24, 2022November 5, 20250A Real Effective Exchange Rate below 100 means a country’s exports are competitive, while imports are expensive Pakistan’s REER falls…
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…
BusinessPak-US trade witnesses over 44pc growth during FY2022 Arshad KhanJuly 29, 2022November 5, 20254Overall Pakistan’s exports to all countries also witnessed an increase of 26.56 percent in twelve months, SBP data said. Pak-US…
EconomyPakistan’s external debt of $95 bn is low: SBP Arshad KhanJuly 22, 2022November 5, 20251State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) acting Governor Murtaza Syed on Friday said that Pakistan’s external debt of $95 billion is…
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…
EconomyUS Dollar plunges to all time high in interbank Arshad KhanJune 14, 2022November 5, 20251During Zia ul Haq era, the US Dollar elevated for the first time in the history of Pakistan. KARACHI: Further…