SBP's monetary policy committee to convene on Jan 27
KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will convene on Monday, January 27, 2025, to review and decide on the country's monetary policy, the central bank announced. Following the meeting, SBP Governor Jameel...
Revised tax laws to target non-filers more stringently
KARACHI: The government has introduced amendments to tax laws aimed at tightening measures against non-filers, enhancing compliance and broadening the tax base. Under these new regulations, individuals and businesses that fail to file tax returns wil...
KSE-100 gains over 570 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its upward momentum on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index gaining over 570 points. The index hit an intra-day high of 116,276.42 before closing at 115,844.81, marking a rise of 572.73 points...
Inflation drops to 3% after economic reforms: Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb announced on Wednesday that inflation in Pakistan has fallen to 3% this month, attributing the decline to the country's ongoing economic reforms. Speaking in an interview with Nikkei Asia, the minister e...
OICCI President meets FinMin to discuss economic outlook, federal budget
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with Mr. Yousaf Hussain, President of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI), today at the Finance Division in Islamabad. The meeting pro...
KSE-100 drops 308 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced selling pressure on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing lower by 308 points, ending a three-session positive streak. The index started the day on a positive note, reaching an intra-day...
WB's $20bn pledge reflects confidence in Pakistan: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed his appreciation for the World Bank's historic pledge of $20 billion to Pakistan, announced under its first-ever 10-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF). The Prime Minister describe...
WB proposes debt management reform
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has recommended the creation of a permanent Debt and Risk Management Committee (DRMC) in Pakistan to manage escalating fiscal risks and improve the fragmented approach to debt management. The proposed committee would be dir...
SBP reaffirms commitment to enhancing financial inclusion
KARACHI: The Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad, reiterated the central bank's commitment to boosting financial inclusion in the country through enhanced collaborations with both international and domestic stakeholders. These...
Aurangzeb, Lee discusses strengthening Pakistan-Hong Kong economic ties
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized the importance of strengthening economic and diplomatic ties between Pakistan and Hong Kong during his meeting with John K C Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region...
