Shahid Iqbal
A payment of Rs5.5tr as markup eats up 76pc of tax revenue.
Updated 02 May, 2024 09:50am
“The amount will be reflected in the SBP’s foreign exchange reserves for the week ending on May 3, 2024,” the bank says.
Published 01 May, 2024 07:50am
• Says upcoming budgetary measures may have implications for near-term inflation outlook • Industry says expensive borrowing has
Published 30 Apr, 2024 07:47am
Say cheaper financing could bolster economic activities.
Published 28 Apr, 2024 07:30am
The breakdown of inflows in March shows that out of the total inflow, $17 million has been repatriated so far.
Updated 26 Apr, 2024 10:51am
Foreign investment in bonds reaches $20m in first nine days of April.
Published 25 Apr, 2024 08:03am
Rise in non-performing loans attributed to high interest rates, sluggish economic growth.
Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:14am
The latest data issued by the State Bank shows the current account at $619 million in surplus.
Published 23 Apr, 2024 07:56am
According to bankers, this negative trend has serious consequences for the NBFIs.
Published 21 Apr, 2024 06:57am
Financial experts believe new agreement with the IMF may open a window for Pakistan to borrow from the international market.
Updated 20 Apr, 2024 11:19am
T-bill auction exceeds target, high borrowing persists.
Published 18 Apr, 2024 07:40am
State Bank reserves see a slight decline.
Updated 16 Apr, 2024 09:18am
With the outflow of $1bn, the bank’s reserves will fall again close to $7bn.
Published 14 Apr, 2024 07:00am
Analysts said the high cost of doing business restricted the private sector from borrowing expensive money.
Published 14 Apr, 2024 06:41am
Some analysts still fear any shock can destabilise exchange rate within days.
Published 10 Apr, 2024 08:09am
March inflows recorded at $2.95bn, highest since April 2022.
Published 09 Apr, 2024 06:23am
The State Bank’s latest data shows the private sector has lost confidence in the banking system.
Published 07 Apr, 2024 06:44am
Analysts predict Rs7tr accumulation by June; advances to private sector plunge by 70pc.
Updated 06 Apr, 2024 08:08am
SBP reserves increase for fourth week to reach $8.04bn.
Published 05 Apr, 2024 08:59am
Jump in benchmark tenor against expectations of some market dealers.
Published 04 Apr, 2024 06:04am
