Aurangzeb in Beijing to seek debt relief

Aurangzeb in Beijing to seek debt relief

The finance minister briefs Chinese minister of finance on Pakistan’s “efforts to introduce tax and energy reforms in the system”.
Published 26 Jul, 2024 09:22am
Trade gap with Middle East narrows

Trade gap with Middle East narrows

Pakistan’s exports to the Middle East rose 35.23pc to $3.155bn between July-June FY24 compared to $2.33bn.
Updated 26 Jul, 2024 09:47am
SBP reserves plunge $397m

SBP reserves plunge $397m

The need to raise $24bn for external debt servicing in FY25 has created problems for economic managers.
Published 26 Jul, 2024 09:20am
Stocks tumble 928 points on political tensions

Stocks tumble 928 points on political tensions

Analyst says investor concerns about a settlement of $15 billion due to Chinese IPPs, a surging power tariff and political noise over banning opposition led to a bearish close.
Published 26 Jul, 2024 09:05am
Passport backlog skyrockets

Passport backlog skyrockets

Senate committee seeks details of official, diplomatic passports in next meeting; clears bill allowing bank guarantee option for bail.
Published 26 Jul, 2024 08:36am
Two brothers killed in Dera Murad Jamali

Two brothers killed in Dera Murad Jamali

Police say victims were younger brothers of Dr Ishaq Bugti, who was also killed by armed men in Dera Murad Jamali a few months ago.
Published 26 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Goods transporters go on strike in Pindi

Goods transporters go on strike in Pindi

Protesters demand withdrawal of police's authority to charge drivers, implementation of weight management systems at exit points of cities.
Updated 26 Jul, 2024 08:49am