Aamir Shafaat Khan

Auto financing keeps plunging

The total decline in the last 21 months stood at Rs128bn, down from Rs368bn, according to SBP data. Published 19 Apr, 2024 07:10am

Automobile sales plunge 38pc in July-March

Demand for tractors surges by 66pc. Published 18 Apr, 2024 07:40am

Gold shines at new peak near Rs250,000 per tola

Retail price of chakki flour still hovering at Rs160-170 per kg while it should be below Rs135 per kg, says head of wholesalers' group. Updated 17 Apr, 2024 10:35am

No extension in onion export ban under consideration: commerce minister

Chicken, gold rates hit new peak ahead of Eidul Fitr. Updated 09 Apr, 2024 10:13am

Gold reaches all-time high of Rs245,100 per tola

Traders say investors are putting their money in bullion market to ensure future returns. Updated 07 Apr, 2024 03:27pm

Wheat imports bring down flour prices

Retailers continue fleecing consumers. Published 04 Apr, 2024 06:04am

Prices of khajla, pheni and pakora go beyond ordinary man’s reach

Jalebi selling at Rs940-1,400kg against official rate of Rs440-Rs400kg Published 02 Apr, 2024 07:07am

Price relief elusive despite economic gains

Strengthening rupee prompts call for cost reduction; wheat flour prices drop, but no decline in bread rates Updated 31 Mar, 2024 09:48am

Challenges persist as gold trade crackdown lacks a silver lining

Traders have yet to fulfil most promises made to LEAs. Updated 24 Mar, 2024 10:21am

Auto financing plunges for 20th straight month

Total decrease over last 20 months amounts to Rs125bn, SBP data shows. Published 22 Mar, 2024 07:30am

Consumers in Karachi left at retailers’ mercy in Ramazan

Govt fails to put in place an effective price control mechanism; Ban on exports did not bring down prices of onions and bananas, survey shows. Updated 18 Mar, 2024 11:29am

Costly energy deepens consumers’ economic pain

Food prices show mixed trend over last Ramazan. Published 14 Mar, 2024 07:38am

No relief for consumers as retailers defy govt

Ban on onion, banana exports fails to bring their prices down. Published 13 Mar, 2024 08:18am

Automobile sales plunge 41pc in July-February

The low number of working days during February, coupled with the general election holidays, were the main reasons for a drop in sales. Published 13 Mar, 2024 08:18am

CORPORATE WINDOW: Profit and ‘shrinkflation’

Companies have reduced product quantity and jacked up prices amid diminishing consumer purchasing power. Published 11 Mar, 2024 08:44am

Onion, banana exports banned for Ramazan, capsicum price doubles

Wholesalers, retailers dismiss official rate lists as "unrealistic". Updated 10 Mar, 2024 09:25am

Pre-Ramazan price hikes leave consumers in a bind

Fruit and vegetable rates have surged in absence of effective price monitoring. Published 09 Mar, 2024 07:16am

PBC calls for five-year IMF programme

A larger as well as a longer IMF programme would provide creditors the necessary comfort, says Pakistan Business Council. Published 03 Mar, 2024 07:01am

Businesses urge swift reforms to revive economy

Demand steep cuts in power, gas, and interest rates to boost investor morale. Updated 29 Feb, 2024 09:05am

Wheat woes for the masses

Despite imports, the price of flour has not come down substantially. Updated 26 Feb, 2024 09:18am