SBP expects IMF revival, $10b reserves by June
KARACHI: Pakistan is on the brink of a financial breakthrough, as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) anticipates the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan programme worth $6.5 billion will soon…
Startup funding shows signs of revival in Q1-2023
KARACHI: Pakistan’s startup funding has seen a slight increase after a downward trajectory for the last four quarters, with $23.1 million raised in Q1-2023, marking a 55% increase from the…
Stocks tick up over imminent IMF loan revival
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) registered gains on Monday as investors expected immediate revival of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan programme. The KSE-100 index spiked as soon as trading began following…
Govt tables ‘mini-budget’ for revival of crucial IMF funding
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday tabled Finance (Supplementary) Bill 2023 dubbed as “mini-budget” in the National Assembly and Senate in order to meet the conditions set by the International…
PM forms committee for revival of STZA
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formed a committee on Wednesday to ensure the revival of Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA), expressing dissatisfaction over its performance. The prime minister, chairing a…
IMF seeks political consensus for revival of $6.5b bailout
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday expressed concerns that the opposition might create hurdles in the way of implementing tough economic decisions, urging the government to meet all…
Rashford’s hot streak fuels Man Utd revival
MANCHESTER: Marcus Rashford has put two years of frustration behind him as the Manchester United star’s blistering form has inspired his club’s return to relevance in the Premier League. Rashford…
Pakistan ready to play its part for revival of SAARC: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that Pakistan is “ready to play its part” for the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). In a tweet,…
Forest end chance of Liverpool revival
NOTTINGHAM: Liverpool’s mini-revival came to a crashing halt with a 1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest, who secured just their second Premier League win for 23 years thanks to Taiwo Awoniyi’s…
Fernandes sinks Saints as Man Utd maintain revival
SOUTHAMPTON: Manchester United maintained their revival as Bruno Fernandes clinched a hard-fought 1-0 win at Southampton on Saturday. Erik ten Hag’s side sat bottom of the Premier League after losing…