Lack of clarity hinders barter trade
KARACHI: Traders in Pakistan are expressing their frustration and confusion over the lack of clarity regarding the procedures involved in…
ECAP sees dollar dropping to Rs250 soon
KARACHI: The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) anticipates a gradual decline in the US dollar’s value to first Rs270…
WB approves $46m for child healthcare in K-P
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has approved $46 million to enhance access to child healthcare services and improve citizen-centred service delivery…
Dar chairs meeting on GIDC recovery
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said on Monday that each and every penny of the Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC)…
The conundrum of faulty policies – II
ISLAMABAD: The government is compelled to increase electricity prices, despite the fact that circular debt continues to inflate and the…
Islamic banking: a journey of rewards?
KARACHI: “A few years ago, we embarked on a journey – the Siraat-e-Mustaqeem – the straight and the right path…
NJ station to resume generation by end-July
ISLAMABAD: Efforts are underway at the Neelum Jhelum hydel power station to complete the necessary remedial works in the tail…
Naveed Qamar woos foreign investors
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar has emphasised that Pakistan’s government has undertaken significant economic reforms in an…
PSX surges, becomes world’s best performing
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced an impressive rally for the second consecutive week after Eid, earning the title…
Fitch upgrades Pakistan’s rating to 'CCC' after IMF deal
. Pakistan’s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating (IDR) received a boost as global rating agency Fitch upgraded it from…