Kazim Alam

Interview with Dr Miftah Ismail, former finance minister of Pakistan

Published 30 Nov, 2023 10:48am

Insurance player to get listed after reverse merger

Reverse merger will allow TPL Insurance to become a publicly traded firm simply by acquiring controlling shares in a listed entity. Published 30 Nov, 2023 07:08am

Relentless PSX surges past 60,000 milestone

Rally in stock prices witnessed since beginning of 2023-24 one of fastest in last two decades, analyst says. Published 29 Nov, 2023 07:11am

Islamic banks brace for minimum deposit rate

Finance minister says SBP should review the issue of minimum deposit rate. Updated 28 Nov, 2023 07:37am

Economic optimism fuels PSX rally

Analyst says KSE-100 index closed at all-time high as current account deficit for Oct decreased by 91pc. Published 26 Nov, 2023 07:03am

Cement maker completes biggest share buyback

Lucky Cement completes second share buyback exercise representing 6.5pc of its paid-up capital at spot prices. Updated 22 Nov, 2023 08:18am

How the economic fortunes of ‘Partition’s children’ diverged

Last decade of 20th century saw Pakistan lose steam while India and Bangladesh surged ahead, argues Dr Ishrat Husain in his latest book. Published 19 Nov, 2023 07:02am

SBP chief sees CAD below $100m in Oct

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Gover­nor Jameel Ahmad said on Friday the central bank is expecting the... Published 18 Nov, 2023 07:05am

Customs to be separated from tax collection

Finance minister says it will only be "tracking" smuggling. Updated 17 Nov, 2023 07:51am

Stock market hits new peak above 56,500 level

High remittances amid policy rate cut hopes fuel rally. Updated 14 Nov, 2023 08:27am

Are computer science graduates up to the mark?

Computer science programmes run by Pakistani universities of all stripes are doing a job that’s hardly enviable. Published 12 Nov, 2023 07:00am

Inching towards Islamic microfinance

Unlike commercial banking, the microfinance industry is still dominated heavily by conventional banking players. Updated 11 Nov, 2023 07:24am

PSX pushes for online-only broker regime

The online-only brokerage allows customer onboarding process and trading services to take place entirely through online channels. Published 09 Nov, 2023 07:20am

PM Kakar sounds note of optimism on financial inclusion

Says VRG's Asaan Mobile Account scheme allows opening bank accounts hassle-free without internet connectivity. Published 08 Nov, 2023 07:03am

Pakistan third top recipient of Chinese finance: study

Top sector to receive development finance in 2000-2021 was energy with a share of 40pc or $28.4bn. Updated 07 Nov, 2023 07:56am

Stocks shoot past record 53,000 level

PSX benchmark has been the best-performing index since end of August, says Bloomberg. Updated 04 Nov, 2023 07:17am

PSX simplifies basic brokerage account opening

Makes a “significant reduction” in the number of data fields required for customer on-boarding. Updated 03 Nov, 2023 08:49am

Pakistan needs $340bn to meet climate challenges, says FM Akhtar

Finmin notes climate vulnerability, sovereign debt constitute “a very important element” in dialogue within the international financial architecture. Updated 02 Nov, 2023 07:37am

DLL puts 50MW wind plant up for sale

DLL has a 75pc stake in Tenaga Generasi Ltd, an IPP with the 49.5MW wind power plant. Published 01 Nov, 2023 07:12am

Saudi firm eyes control of Shell Pakistan

Shell says it has received a public announcement of intention from WAFI Energy LLC to buy up to 77.42pc of its shares. Published 01 Nov, 2023 07:12am