Saudi prince likely to sign $10bn MoUs during upcoming visit The three MOUs will be signed in the fields of oil refining, liquefied natural gas and mineral development. Updated 18 Feb, 2019 01:36pm WHATSAPP
Third $1 billion deposit received from Saudi Arabia: State Bank The Kingdom last year had stepped forward with a $6 billion bailout package for Pakistan’s ailing economy. Updated 25 Jan, 2019 05:28pm WHATSAPP
Saudi Arabia to sign MoU for setting up Aramco oil refinery in Pakistan: media Information minister says MoU is expected to be signed in February. Updated 18 Feb, 2019 01:37pm WHATSAPP
Second $1bn deposit received from Saudi Arabia: State Bank SBP says third deposit expected from Riyadh in January 2019. Updated 14 Dec, 2018 08:45pm WHATSAPP
Saudi to make biggest foreign investment in Pakistan's history: finance minister Asad Umar says he keeps getting messages from Saudi crown prince "to hurry up" on approval, announcement of package. Updated 18 Feb, 2019 01:37pm WHATSAPP
$1bn received from Saudi Arabia: State Bank of Pakistan The $1 billion are part of the $3bn package promised by the kingdom during the visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Updated 25 Jan, 2019 04:22pm WHATSAPP
Friendly loans sought to avoid dependence on one source: Asad Umar Opposition walks out of the parliament after finance minister leaves without hearing the rebuttal to his speech. Updated 30 Oct, 2018 04:11pm WHATSAPP
Saudi Arabia's $6bn bailout package is a big breather for Pakistan Riyadh comes again to Islamabad’s rescue — third in two decades. Published 29 Oct, 2018 04:58pm WHATSAPP
Govt’s new direction in exchange for Saudi Arabia's support? Asad Umar dispels the perception of change in Pakistan’s foreign policy in the ME in exchange for the KSA’s support. Updated 29 Oct, 2018 09:46am WHATSAPP
Saudi loan: Why should PM Khan simply be taken at his word? PTI needs to be more transparent in its decision-making. Published 25 Oct, 2018 09:46am WHATSAPP
Rupee gains 1.5pc against dollar as country secures Saudi funds “The dollar was traded as low as Rs131.80 in the interbank while it closed at Rs132,” says a currency dealer. Updated 25 Oct, 2018 08:07am WHATSAPP
Govt asked to disclose conditions linked to Saudi bailout package PML-N, PPP question premier’s move of becoming mediator in Yemen conflict. Updated 25 Oct, 2018 08:11am WHATSAPP
Financial markets buoyed by Riyadh’s rescue deal Stock market registers highest gain in a single session in three-and-a-half years; dollar falls by Rs1.70. Updated 25 Oct, 2018 07:41am WHATSAPP
PM hails $6bn bailout package as big relief “Now the government won’t need much from the IMF,” claims prime minister. Updated 31 Oct, 2018 06:40pm WHATSAPP
Saudi Arabia pledges $6bn package to Pakistan Package includes $3bn balance of payments support and another $3bn in deferred payments on oil imports. Updated 25 Oct, 2018 09:40am WHATSAPP
Saudi Arabia agrees to provide Pakistan $3 billion to address balance-of-payments crisis The Kingdom has also agreed to provide Islamabad a one-year deferred payment facility for import of oil, worth $3bn. Updated 25 Oct, 2018 09:40am WHATSAPP
Saudi Arabia interested to invest in alternative energy sector in Pakistan Saudi delegation assures full cooperation for the resolution of problems faced by the energy sector in Pakistan. Updated 25 Jan, 2019 04:24pm WHATSAPP