Kazim Alam

Customs to be separated from tax collection

Finance minister says it will only be "tracking" smuggling. Updated 17 Nov, 2023 07:51am

Stock market hits new peak above 56,500 level

High remittances amid policy rate cut hopes fuel rally. Updated 14 Nov, 2023 08:27am

Are computer science graduates up to the mark?

Computer science programmes run by Pakistani universities of all stripes are doing a job that’s hardly enviable. Published 12 Nov, 2023 07:00am

Inching towards Islamic microfinance

Unlike commercial banking, the microfinance industry is still dominated heavily by conventional banking players. Updated 11 Nov, 2023 07:24am

PSX pushes for online-only broker regime

The online-only brokerage allows customer onboarding process and trading services to take place entirely through online channels. Published 09 Nov, 2023 07:20am

PM Kakar sounds note of optimism on financial inclusion

Says VRG's Asaan Mobile Account scheme allows opening bank accounts hassle-free without internet connectivity. Published 08 Nov, 2023 07:03am

Pakistan third top recipient of Chinese finance: study

Top sector to receive development finance in 2000-2021 was energy with a share of 40pc or $28.4bn. Updated 07 Nov, 2023 07:56am

Stocks shoot past record 53,000 level

PSX benchmark has been the best-performing index since end of August, says Bloomberg. Updated 04 Nov, 2023 07:17am

PSX simplifies basic brokerage account opening

Makes a “significant reduction” in the number of data fields required for customer on-boarding. Updated 03 Nov, 2023 08:49am

Pakistan needs $340bn to meet climate challenges, says FM Akhtar

Finmin notes climate vulnerability, sovereign debt constitute “a very important element” in dialogue within the international financial architecture. Updated 02 Nov, 2023 07:37am

DLL puts 50MW wind plant up for sale

DLL has a 75pc stake in Tenaga Generasi Ltd, an IPP with the 49.5MW wind power plant. Published 01 Nov, 2023 07:12am

Saudi firm eyes control of Shell Pakistan

Shell says it has received a public announcement of intention from WAFI Energy LLC to buy up to 77.42pc of its shares. Published 01 Nov, 2023 07:12am

PSX seeks feedback on proposed GEM reforms

Threshold of assets held by an individual to qualify as an accredited investor will be reduced from Rs5. to Rs1m under proposed reforms. Published 29 Oct, 2023 07:01am

An annual general meeting to remember, for all the wrong reasons

Meeting of Security Papers Ltd shareholders devolves into shouting match. Updated 28 Oct, 2023 11:04am

SBP imposes fines on four banks for rule violations

Biggest penalty of Rs26.5m imposed on United Bank Limited. Published 26 Oct, 2023 07:11am

Stakeholders make case for carbon trading

Pakistan has committed to reducing 50 per cent of its overall projected emissions by 2030, a task that requires heavy financing. Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:30am

Economy to grow at 2-3pc, says SBP

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Monday it expects the economy to grow in the range of 2-3 per cent... Published 24 Oct, 2023 08:47am

Philip Morris, others quizzed over sudden share price hike

Company's sponsors control 95pc shareholding while rest available to public for trading. Published 22 Oct, 2023 07:12am

Pak Suzuki to delist amid ‘challenging times’

Japanese automaker tells investors move will be “beneficial” for minority shareholders. Published 20 Oct, 2023 07:17am

Dollar snaps 28-session losing streak

Data shows local currency lost 0.07pc of its value against the dollar to close at 277.03. Updated 18 Oct, 2023 09:33am