Shahid Iqbal
Take measures to discourage deposits, against banking norms; ADR jumps to 44pc from 39pc in a month.
Updated 21 Nov, 2024 08:14am
Surge in remittances is seen as a major contributor.
Updated 19 Nov, 2024 09:11am
Say economic recovery requires structural reforms, policy consistency.
Updated 17 Nov, 2024 10:42am
Only 3pc of SMEs borrow from banks; 75pc farmers rely on informal sources for credit.
Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:26am
Bankers suggest government trying to restructure debt portfolio, shifting from short-term to long-term obligations.
Updated 12 Nov, 2024 09:28am
Against net debt retirement, businesses borrow Rs447bn in July-September quarter.
Updated 10 Nov, 2024 12:39pm
Receives $11.8bn compared to $8.8bn in same period last year; inflow helps ease pressure on external debt servicing.
Updated 09 Nov, 2024 10:31am
Bankers say local banks take the lead post-privatisation.
Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:35am
Finance minister confident credit rating will improve further.
Updated 07 Nov, 2024 09:54am
Says interest rate cuts to boost domestic investment.
Published 06 Nov, 2024 09:37am
Says receipt of $500m from ADB expected this week.
Updated 05 Nov, 2024 10:36am
KARACHI: The State Bank has slashed the policy rate by 2.5 per cent, as slowing inflation provides room for the rate...
Published 05 Nov, 2024 08:19am
SBP purchases $1.3bn from open market.
Published 03 Nov, 2024 07:58am
Returns reduced by up to 360 basis points, further challenging small investors.
Updated 02 Nov, 2024 08:02am
Financial experts expect a big interest rate cut next week.
Updated 31 Oct, 2024 08:50am
Experts attribute easing of curbs on repatriation of returns to State Bank’s improving foreign current account
Published 30 Oct, 2024 08:10am
Experts say asset management attracted significant liquidity, recorded substantial profits.
Updated 29 Oct, 2024 08:55am
Govt will charge 15pc incremental tax on ADR lower than 50pc.
Updated 25 Oct, 2024 09:45am
Analysts expect central bank to slash interest rate by up to 200bps.
Updated 24 Oct, 2024 09:04am
September records the second consecutive surplus in FY25.
Published 22 Oct, 2024 08:12am
