Khaleeq Kiani

11 projects worth Rs101bn get CDWP nod

Of the total, about Rs78bn worth of projects would be executed in Punjab. Published 26 Apr, 2025 05:21am

Govt claims stability amid contraction in Large-Scale Manufacturing output

Finance ministry hints at further cuts in interest rate. Updated 25 Apr, 2025 09:41am

Tariff cuts planned for power plants under hybrid model

Govt expects to save Rs1.57tr by revising terms for four state-owned power plants. Updated 25 Apr, 2025 07:49am

Senate panel seeks plan to stem invoicing fraud

FBR flags 80 suspicious companies, with 63 of them alone accounting for Rs69bn in inflated transactions. Published 24 Apr, 2025 08:40am

World Bank trims Pakistan’s economic growth forecast to 2.7pc

Notes economy showing signs of stability amid constraints, warns slow growth will make it difficult to create jobs, reduce poverty. Updated 24 Apr, 2025 08:44am

Ministries asked to surrender funds ahead of schedule

Finance ministry advances the deadline by two months; move may handicap public sector operations. Published 23 Apr, 2025 05:13am

Pakistan receives $12.5bn in foreign loans

Expected inflow of $9bn from Saudi Arabia and China critical to meet external funding gap in FY25. Updated 22 Apr, 2025 09:55am

Provincial shares increased as more water becomes available

Kharif shortage prediction revised down from 43pc to 27pc as dam levels rise. Updated 21 Apr, 2025 07:42am

Adviser on debt management appointed

Omer M. Khan has previously worked for Deutsche Bank AG, others. Updated 19 Apr, 2025 10:53am

Revised deal with four govt power plants to save around Rs1.6tr

Rs3.5tr savings expected overall as govt seeks to amend agreements of 29 electricity producers. Updated 19 Apr, 2025 10:43am

Petroleum supply hit as refineries face crisis

Important defence firm wants jet fuel commitments fulfilled after none of the 6 oil refineries provide committed quantities. Updated 18 Apr, 2025 09:39am

KE urges Nepra not to pass on full benefit of fall in fuel cost to consumers

FCA for February shows consumer overcharged to extent of Rs 6.62 per unit involving Rs6.66bn. Updated 17 Apr, 2025 09:47am

After salary hike leak, Nepra limits access to information

Govt has said authority's chairman, other top members increased salaries without prior clearance from federal cabinet. Updated 16 Apr, 2025 11:30am

Fuel price relief ‘denied’ as govt raises levy to Rs80

Law amended to increase permissible levy by Rs10; funds raised to be used for projects in Sindh, Balochistan. Updated 16 Apr, 2025 10:19am

Fitch raises Pakistan’s rating to ‘B-’

• Upgrade reflects renewed confidence in macroeconomic stability, policy credibility • Rating agency sees budget deficit declin Published 16 Apr, 2025 06:24am

RLNG gets costlier by over 5pc this month

Sale price for SNGPL consumers in Punjab, KP increased by 4.9pc, those for Sindh, Balochistan residents jacked up by 5.44pc. Updated 15 Apr, 2025 12:30pm

Wapda justifies Dasu project’s cost escalation

Claims rupee depreciation contributes 85pc to surge in 10 years. Updated 15 Apr, 2025 01:02pm

Trump tariffs could pose ‘$1.4bn risk to Pakistan exports’

Pide study says US policy should serve as "wake-up call" for export diversification. Updated 14 Apr, 2025 08:06am

Nepra under fire over rigid appeal policy

Member says Nepra Act required regulator to provide accessible, affordable mechanism for public to challenge its decisions. Published 14 Apr, 2025 05:19am

Petrol, diesel prices likely to drop by Rs10

Refineries demanding govt to impose GST on petroleum products. Updated 12 Apr, 2025 10:13am