Industry activity in May falls 25pc

Industry activity in May falls 25pc

Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing sector during the period between July to May 2019-20 declined by 10.32 per cent as the demand for the country’s goods in the local as well as international markets plummeted due to

12-month FDI jumps 88pc to $2.56bn

12-month FDI jumps 88pc to $2.56bn

Foreign direct investment into the country jumped by 45 percent in June to $174.8 million compared to May 2020 after recording declines for two consecutive months in the last quarter of fiscal year 2019-20, latest

Pakistani Rupee loses Against the Dollar

Pakistani Rupee loses Against the Dollar

The rupee in the interbank market lost 34 paisas to end Thursday’s session at the level of Rs167.33 against the greenback.  Meanwhile, in other currencies, the euro at the open market was up by 50

Pakistani rupee to remain stable in 2020: Fitch

Pakistani rupee to remain stable in 2020: Fitch

Pakistani rupee will remain stable in the short-to-medium term as soft demand for the country’s assets will cool the pressures on the rupee, said Fitch Solutions -- research arm of the Fitch Ratings.  “Soft demand

Pakistan Auto sales recovered in June 2020

Pakistan Auto sales recovered in June 2020

Automobile sales during the month of June saw a significant recovery from the almost-zero sales booked a few months ago mainly on account of lifting restrictions and easing of lockdowns in the country.  Honda and

Pakistan’s remittances rise to record $23 billion

Pakistan’s remittances rise to record $23 billion

Pakistan received a record $23 billion in remittances during the July 2019 to June 20 despite the Covid-19 shock to the global economy in Jan- June 2020 period, the latest data released by the State

Pakistan’s stock market posts record gain

Pakistan’s stock market posts record gain

Pakistan’s stock market is on a roll. The benchmark KSE-100 index has gained for 11 consecutive days -- the longest rally since January 2018 after it closed the Friday’s session up by 48.24 points or

IMF predicts Pakistan’s economy to recover in FY21

IMF predicts Pakistan’s economy to recover in FY21

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday said that it expects Pakistan’s economy to recover in the next year mainly due to government-led interventions to reopen businesses and industries.  It said “a gradual recovery is

FBR blocked refunds to show higher tax earnings

FBR blocked refunds to show higher tax earnings

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials on Thursday admitted to blocking refunds worth Rs532 billion in order to show higher-than-actual tax earnings since 2014.  The board was not releasing refunds to concerned individuals and